Cathy H. asked
I am taking 10 meq oral potassium to raise my potassium level from 2.7. I am also taking 25mg of hydrodiural. How quickly will it raise my potassium level to normal, and am I at risk of too much potassium if I eat too many high potassium foods?
March 13th, 2023
David S. answered
It should take about a week to raise your potassium level to 3.5, which is a normal level, even whil...
March 13th, 2023
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