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Potassium is LIKELY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth in amounts of up to 100 mEq of total potassium, or when given intravenously (by IV) by medical professionals. In some people, potassium can cause stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, or intestinal gas.
Too much potassium is UNSAFE and can cause feelings of burning or tingling, generalized weakness, paralysis, mental confusion, low blood pressure, irregular heart rhythm, or death.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy or breast-feeding: Potassium is
LIKELY SAFE when obtained from the diet in amounts of 40-80 mEq per day. Taking too much potassium is
UNSAFE during pregnancy and breast feeding.
Allergy to aspirin or tartrazine products: Avoid potassium supplements that contain tartrazine.
Dialysis: Blood levels of potassium may be high or low in people undergoing dialysis. Potassium levels can be different depending on what type of dialysis is used. If you are receiving dialysis, you may need to supplement or limit your potassium intake under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
Disorders of the digestive tract that might alter the speed food and supplements pass through the body (GI motility conditions): If you have one of these disorders, do not take potassium supplements. Potassium could build up to dangerous levels in your body.
Kidney disease: Use potassium only with the advice and ongoing care of a healthcare professional if you have kidney problems.
Kidney transplant: There are two reports of very high potassium levels in people given potassium citrate immediately after kidney transplant. Use potassium only with the advice and ongoing care of a healthcare professional if you have received a kidney transplant.
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