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High potassium level

2017-11-12 19:48:24
(Prescribed by pysc)on vyvanse, propranolol), and 4 days ago finished finished amoxiccilian potassium cluvanate-750 mg twice a day. Doc called cause of high potassium level in the bood after getting ekg which indicated no issues with heart. Got blood work and had high potassium. Doc said if i feel terrible go to ER. I want to prevent that, cant afford meds, or have time to see doc. Any non medication stategies? Drink 10 cups of water a day? Consume salt? obviously avoid high potassium foods!
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If no other problem high potassium will settle itself(normal kidney will excreted extra potassium) In cases of renal disease,potassium internal balance is Disturbed and excess of potassium should be avoided

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