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ten-million t1_j5hudss wrote

Certain drugs that treat high blood pressure can cause the body to retain potassium so it's necessary to have a low potassium diet.

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abjennifleur t1_j5j70ww wrote

Do you know which meds?

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Clask t1_j5jajs4 wrote

Ace inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers and spironolactone are the most common. But others like hydrochlorothiazide and loop diuretics like furosemide can lower your potassium. Most people on these medications will get lab work once every 6 months to a year to ensure good kidney function and normal electrolytes.

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ten-million t1_j5j9jb0 wrote

Lisinopril for high blood pressure can aggravate hyperkalemia (high potassium). But then, it turned out I was eating a very high potassium diet; lots of chicken, broccoli, bananas, and nuts. I cut out bananas. My cardiologist was funny, he said, "You got to eat brocolli, right? Its good for you." and told me to drink more water before the blood test and in general. Mine was on the edge of being high.

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abjennifleur t1_j5lq4op wrote

Oh that’s interesting because I’ve been on that for a bit now and my K was lower but I was also doing keto sometimes and that messes me up. I can never get the electrolytes right!! Thanks for your response!

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