Potassium Levels Are High? (Top voted first)

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I am on 20mg of Potassium CL my last blood draw was 4.6 or higher? I am a bit worried about taking 20mg. I know, the level should not exceed 5. If, you do take too much, does your body rid itself of what it does not need. Any help would be appreciated, my doctor of out of town. Thank you. btw when I started taking the prescription my level was 3.1.

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Hello, Debra! How are you?

No, your body does not. It tends to build up and both levels too high or too low can be dangerous and could cause heart problems and elevated blood pressure, as explained by the NIH.

However, 4.6 puts you right in the safe range, so you should follow your doctor's instructions and make sure they are monitoring you regularly.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hello,

Thank you so much, for responding to my post. I am changing doctors soon. The question I had, is not only am I on the Potassium, but my doctor wanted me to keep taking the Bayer Aspirin 81mg. She gave me no reason, just said to please take it. Is, that safe with the Potassium, should I take them at different times? Thank you so much. The Potassium is the 20mg CL

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