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What Damage Might Have Been Caused By Taking Overdose Of Potassium For Heart Problems?
I have been on 100 mqes of potassium for quite a while and last week through a mistake was told to take 200 mqes daily I have a pacemaker and have nine heart stent. The amount has been corrected now to just 30 MQEs daily. What damage might this have done or could it do. Thank you.
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Probably nothing!
So long as the kidneys are working well, the excess ought to have been excreted… in a matter of hours…
Good luck
Take care
Wishing all well
God bless
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Probably nothing!
So long as the kidneys are working well, the excess ought to have been excreted… in a matter of hours…
Good luck
Take care
Wishing all well
God bless
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