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Could The Diuretic Medications Cause Low Potassium?
I just had bloodwork done and have low potassium- 2.9 and have been put on potassium medication. I have had my high blood pressure medicine changed to add a diuretic. Could the diuretic be the cause of the low potassium? Also, I have high uric acid- 7.7- could this also be caused by the diuretic?
Thu, 3 Apr 2014
Yes. some diuretics like furosemide cause potassium wasting making the levels low. Others like thiazide can make them high.
If your K is low, then I recommend taking supplements.
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If your K is low, then I recommend taking supplements.
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