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I am taking blood medications, Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg 1x and Nifedipine er 90mg for the last 10 years or so. I am 56 and weigh 218 @ 5 6 . I just found out I have low Potassium and now given Potassium Chlor., 20 mg and 1x aday (I ve only taken 1 as of today. I just learn in my research that I should take Potassium Chlor., if I am taking a water pill. Should I be concern? Thank you in advance. M king
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Pathologist and Microbiologist, Dr. Jyothi B L's Response
Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows. 1. You do not have any symptoms of low potassium, so not to worry. 2. Taking excess potassium is dangerous. So always try to supplement in diet. 3. You can take bananas, fish, apricot's, beans and sweet potatoes to improve your potassium. Take medication until it's normal, then continue with diet. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.
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Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows. 1. You do not have any symptoms of low potassium, so not to worry. 2. Taking excess potassium is dangerous. So always try to supplement in diet. 3. You can take bananas, fish, apricot s, beans and sweet potatoes to improve your potassium. Take medication until it s normal, then continue with diet. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.