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Why Has Sodium Bicarbonate Been Prescribed?
I am taking nifedipine for high blood pressure, and have been placed on a low sodium, low potassium diet. I have also been taking 3 650mg tabs of sodium bicarbonate daily, at the doctor's direction. Now I learn that this med actually increase the amount of body sodium. Why would be give me that after putting me on the diet?
Tue, 2 May 2017
Hello,
Sodium bicarbonate is given If you have more amount of acid in the blood. This occurs in patients with kidney, to prevent bone loss and other problems. So just confirm whether you have any kidney problems. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
Sodium bicarbonate is given If you have more amount of acid in the blood. This occurs in patients with kidney, to prevent bone loss and other problems. So just confirm whether you have any kidney problems. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
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