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Can Potassium Pills Help To Cure Dizziness?
Good morning, I am female 68 years old and get weak and dizzy often when I am out shopping about after an hour. I believe I am low in potassium....I have also low blood sugar or hypoglecmia...I take metforman 1x a day but this other weakness - low potassium seems separate? I do have to go to the bathroom more than usual. Other wise I am in pretty good health--I try to drink more water-would potassium pills help? Thankyou for your comments
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
Low potassium does not usually cause dizziness. Most likely low potassium may cause leg cramps and palpitations of the heart. I would recommend you see your family physician to investigate other causes of feeling weak and dizzy.
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