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Suggest Treatment For Low Sodium Level In Blood

Yes--- I had a blood work done and found my sodium level is 125--should be at least 135-- and had a urinary tract infection, being that I was a little off balance but thats ok now---went to the ER-- My doctor is weaning off sertraline---he found that could be the cause- I do drink a lot---heard that may bee too much--I am drinking the POWERADE ELETROLITE DRINKS --Is that ok--and how much of anything should I be drinking--I also am taking atenolol and lisinoprol for Blood pressure-could any be causing low sodium--Please advise---I am a wreck and still tired---I am a little nervous--thank YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 3 Apr 2017
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Dear User,
Thanks for using HCM.

I think your doctor is doing right thing while weaning off sertraline as it is well known cause of hyponateremia (low sodium) especially in elderly population. I am not sure about your age but if you are above 60 and require antidepressant it will be right to ask for sodium sparing medications such as tolvaptan.

I am also of the opinion that increasing salt intake to certain level may help you provided there are no contraindications.

I hope this helps you.
Thanks and regards.
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Helllo , thank you for your question . It is actually not that bad . Low sodium levels can be due to large amounts of water intake and the urinary infection you mentioned . Another cause can be excessive sweating and if you are an a low sodium diet . You will probably get better you just add some more salt to the diet . It is okey to take elecrolite drinks. You didnt sais how much water you drink , but dont lower it under 1.5 litre . Control your blood preassure while on high salt diet . There is no need to change your high blood pressure medication .
Hope you get better .
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Suggest Treatment For Low Sodium Level In Blood

Dear User, Thanks for using HCM. I think your doctor is doing right thing while weaning off sertraline as it is well known cause of hyponateremia (low sodium) especially in elderly population. I am not sure about your age but if you are above 60 and require antidepressant it will be right to ask for sodium sparing medications such as tolvaptan. I am also of the opinion that increasing salt intake to certain level may help you provided there are no contraindications. I hope this helps you. Thanks and regards.