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  1. Low potassium (hypokalemia) - Mayo Clinic

    Potassium helps carry electrical signals to cells in your body. It is needed for healthy function of nerve and muscles cells, especially those in the heart.

  2. Low potassium (hypokalemia) Causes - Mayo Clinic

    The most common cause is potassium loss in urine due to prescription medicines that increase urination. These types of medicines, also known as water pills or ...

  3. Low potassium (hypokalemia) Causes - Mayo Clinic

    Low potassium is a condition in which the potassium level in your bloodstream is lower than is typical. The medical term for this condition is hypokalemia.

  4. High potassium (hyperkalemia) - Mayo Clinic

    Hyperkalemia is the medical term for a potassium level in the blood that's higher than is healthy. Potassium is a chemical that nerve and muscle cells need to ...

  5. Potassium citrate (oral route) - Side effects & dosage - Mayo Clinic

    Potassium citrate is a urinary alkalinizer. It works by making the urine more alkaline (less acid). This medicine is available only with your doctor's ...

  6. Diuretics: A cause of low potassium? - Mayo Clinic

    Can diuretics lower potassium levels? · A feeling of being very tired. · Irregular heart rhythms, also called arrhythmias. · Muscle cramps. · Weakness.

  7. High potassium (hyperkalemia) When to see a doctor - Mayo Clinic

    This is especially true if you have kidney disease or are taking medicines that raise your potassium level. Sudden or severe hyperkalemia is serious. It can be ...

  8. Low potassium (hypokalemia) When to see a doctor - Mayo Clinic

    Low potassium symptoms include: Weakness. Fatigue. Muscle cramps. Constipation. Irregular heart rhythms, called arrhythmias.

  9. Low potassium (hypokalemia) When to see a doctor - Mayo Clinic

    A blood potassium level of less than 3.0 mmol/L can be life-threatening. It requires urgent medical attention. Low potassium has many causes. The most common ...

  10. Potassium and sodium phosphate (oral route) - Side effects & dosage - Mayo Clinic

    Description. Phospha 250™ Neutral contains potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate. It is a phosphate supplement that is used to increase the amount of ...