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How Does Kayexalate Lower Potassium

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Dr.     Rovena Murati MD

nurse called) and told me that the Potassium level is 6.2; stop taking the Lisinopril; he called in a prescription for Kayexalate ( sodium polystyrene sulfonate ) and to take it immediately then repeat the... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rovena Murati ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Ivo Ditah MD

Potassium Poisoning . High Levels of Potassium in my blood tests. 3 tests in three days show the level of potassium accelorating ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivo Ditah ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

what causes severe leg cramps high potassium or low potassium? Can I take a potassium supplement while taking diovan for high blood pressure? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Rakhi Tayal MD

I have Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis , and take Potassium Chloride as well as Inspra (a potassium sparing diuretic ) for the condition. Hormones adversely affect my potassium levels and my doctor is ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rakhi Tayal ( OBGYN)
Dr. Vaddadi Suresh MD

how high can your POTASSIUM #'S BE BEFORE you need to be hospitalized &\Or go on diaiysis? My ... levels can lead to a Heart Attack . Can't I take a medication to lower my Potassium w\o being in... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vaddadi Suresh ( Internal Medicine Specialist)

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Dr. Deepak MD

My husband has high potassium levels which are now controlled by two teaspoons of Kayexalate a day. He is also borderline diabetic. What do you think is causing his high potassium levels and will he ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Deepak ( Diabetologist)
Dr. Prabhash Verma MD

My 45 yr old daughter has stage 4 kidney disease. Needs to keep potassium low. She saw on line that kayexalate is used as a potassium reducer. She is trying a plant based diet and many veggies and... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prabhash Verma ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Shinas Hussain MD

A male patient was admitted for palpitations. His serum potassium level on admission is 5.4 ... abdominal cramping and several very loose diarrhea stools since yesterday. The doctor orders Kayexalate ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shinas Hussain ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Matthew J. Mangat MD

Where can I purchase Kayexalate, or sodium polystyrene sulfonate? I have Stage IV CKD and have used this product for years receiving it from Sonfi-Adventis through their Patient Assistance Program. They ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Matthew J. Mangat ( Urologist)
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman MD

kayexalate. I need to know if it is safe? Thank you & take care! ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman ( General & Family Physician)