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What Causes Severe Leg Cramps While On Lasix And Potassium Chloride?

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Posted on Mon, 19 Oct 2015
Question: I have been taking Lasix. My doctor gave me potassium 20meq, but I continue to have severe leg cramps. Is this dangerous?
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Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
I would need some more info from you

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome to Health Care Magic.

Thanks for writing.

I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible.

It is quite common to have body aches and cramps when on diruretics. This is not dangerous as such but one has to do something about it , i would need you to answer a few questions of mine so that I can guide you in a better way.

1) Why are you taking lasix? any heart condition?
2) Did your doctor check your potassium levels?
3) what potassium dose are you taking daily? you told 20mg ..are you taking it once a day?
4) Since when are you taking potassium?
5) Since when are you taking lasix and since when did the cramps start?


Regrads.



Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.

M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician)

Trainee Cardiologist.
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What Causes Severe Leg Cramps While On Lasix And Potassium Chloride?

Brief Answer: I would need some more info from you Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic. Thanks for writing. I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible. It is quite common to have body aches and cramps when on diruretics. This is not dangerous as such but one has to do something about it , i would need you to answer a few questions of mine so that I can guide you in a better way. 1) Why are you taking lasix? any heart condition? 2) Did your doctor check your potassium levels? 3) what potassium dose are you taking daily? you told 20mg ..are you taking it once a day? 4) Since when are you taking potassium? 5) Since when are you taking lasix and since when did the cramps start? Regrads. Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician) Trainee Cardiologist.