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Lasix and Supplemental Potassium

by Goldie54, May 15, 2007 12:00AM

Tags: lasix, potassium, Heart, Heart Disease, dose, years

I was wondering how much potassium (in meqs) you guys take per your dose of Lasix? Thanks very much.

Goldy

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by Barbarella, May 15, 2007 12:00AM

To: Goldie 54

I'm taking 40mg of Lasix, and have to take 10MEQ of Potassium.

by Barbarella, May 15, 2007 12:00AM

To: Goldie 54

I forgot to mention that on top of the Potassium pills I also eat a banana, about 1/2 tablespoon of raisins and a large glass of Orange Juice every day.

I'm doing this for the last 4 years and never had a problem with my potassium either to high or to low. It always shows up perfect on my bloodwork I get every 3 months.

by Goldie54, May 18, 2007 12:00AM

To: Barbarella

Barbarella
Thank you so very much. I really needed this information. I think my cardionurse had me on a double dose of potassium. I was taking 20 meq/40mg of Lasix. I had suggested this to her and it appeared on my K bottle as directions. I had read it on a heart forum, lol. Thanks again. Goldie

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