Does Potassium Chloride Cause Diarrhea?

Posted on Wed, 3 Feb 2016

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Question : Can potassium chroloride cause diarahea?? Will it disappear after medicine is out of system?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
possible Side effect of Potassium Chloride

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
This is possible side effect of potassium chloride, although not very common so other causes of diarrhea should be considered if condition doesn't improve within 3-4 days after last dose of medication.

Try to drink at least 3 liters of fluids per day and eat easier food, natural probiotics (yogurt) and vegetables.

Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee