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Should I Follow An Alkaline Diet Or Take Potassium Citrate To Prevent Uric Acid And Kidney Stones?

Good afternoon, my urologist prescribed potassium citrate for the prevention of uric acid kidney stones. I m worried about the numerous side effect listed in some articles. This is my first day on this medication. So my dilemma, do I change my diet to a more alkaline diet or stay on this medicine and take a wait and see attitude?
posted on Tue, 14 Aug 2018
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Hi,

I would recommend to that you take the medications as prescribed to dissolve the stones that you have right now then follow an alkaline diet to prevent stone recurrences.

Please make sure that you don't take the medicines on an empty stomach because it might cause stomach aches.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Manuel C See IV,
Urologist
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Should I Follow An Alkaline Diet Or Take Potassium Citrate To Prevent Uric Acid And Kidney Stones?

Hi, I would recommend to that you take the medications as prescribed to dissolve the stones that you have right now then follow an alkaline diet to prevent stone recurrences. Please make sure that you don t take the medicines on an empty stomach because it might cause stomach aches. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Manuel C See IV, Urologist