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Is Potassium Citrate A Prescription Medicine Or OTC Medicine?

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Question : A few years ago a passed a kidney stone and my doctor prescribed potassium citrate pills. I used them for awhile then stopped. Havent had any kidney problems since. Is potassium citrate a prescription medicine or can i just buy it OTC?
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (-4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It is prescription only.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

It is important to use it regularly. It changes the urine composition what prevents stones formation. And such formation is a very slow process. That is why regularity is the key in stones prevention.
Potassium citrate under brand name Urocit-K is prescription only medicine.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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Is Potassium Citrate A Prescription Medicine Or OTC Medicine?

Brief Answer: It is prescription only. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. It is important to use it regularly. It changes the urine composition what prevents stones formation. And such formation is a very slow process. That is why regularity is the key in stones prevention. Potassium citrate under brand name Urocit-K is prescription only medicine. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.