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nurse called) and told me that the Potassium level is 6.2; stop taking the Lisinopril; he called in a prescription for Kayexalate ( sodium polystyrene sulfonate ) and to take it immediately then repeat the... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Rovena Murati
( General & Family Physician)
what causes severe leg cramps high potassium or low potassium? Can I take a potassium supplement while taking diovan for high blood pressure? ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Michelle Gibson James
( General & Family Physician)
I have Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis , and take Potassium Chloride as well as Inspra (a potassium sparing diuretic ) for the condition. Hormones adversely affect my potassium levels and my doctor is ... View answer
how high can your POTASSIUM #'S BE BEFORE you need to be hospitalized &\Or go on diaiysis? My ... levels can lead to a Heart Attack . Can't I take a medication to lower my Potassium w\o being in... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Vaddadi Suresh
( Internal Medicine Specialist)
My husband has high potassium levels which are now controlled by two teaspoons of Kayexalate a day. He is also borderline diabetic. What do you think is causing his high potassium levels and will he ... View answer
My 45 yr old daughter has stage 4 kidney disease. Needs to keep potassium low. She saw on line that kayexalate is used as a potassium reducer. She is trying a plant based diet and many veggies and... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Prabhash Verma
( General & Family Physician)
A male patient was admitted for palpitations. His serum potassium level on admission is 5.4 ... abdominal cramping and several very loose diarrhea stools since yesterday. The doctor orders Kayexalate ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Shinas Hussain
( General & Family Physician)
Where can I purchase Kayexalate, or sodium polystyrene sulfonate? I have Stage IV CKD and have used this product for years receiving it from Sonfi-Adventis through their Patient Assistance Program. They ... View answer
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