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What Causes Weakness In Thighs While Having Valsartan For High BP?
Question: I am taking 160mg of valsartion for hypertension.I am always tired and I have weakness in my thighs. I read where there might be low potassium levels so I purchased tablets thinking this my solve the problem.
what is your opinion?
what is your opinion?
Brief Answer:
Valsartan doesn't lower blood Potassium
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Valsartan belongs to a group of medicines called ARB. One of the side effects of this medicine is tiredness. Blood Potassium is not lowered by Valsartan. On the other hand it may raise Potassium level. High Potassium level is dangerous as it may produce dangerous arrhythmia of the heart. So please don't take Potassium without checking the blood level.
Take care
Valsartan doesn't lower blood Potassium
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Valsartan belongs to a group of medicines called ARB. One of the side effects of this medicine is tiredness. Blood Potassium is not lowered by Valsartan. On the other hand it may raise Potassium level. High Potassium level is dangerous as it may produce dangerous arrhythmia of the heart. So please don't take Potassium without checking the blood level.
Take care
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