Can't find potassium chloride tablets to

nm

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• Want to thank everyone for their input about the potassium. My PCP won't respond to my question about an Rx. sm Sat, Sep 11 2021 at 12:17 PM CDT (8)
  • Definitely get another PCP. And why is glucose 106 a problem? If your potassium is low normal, it's still normal. SM Sat, Sep 11 2021 at 02:25 PM CDT (5)
    • I'm not diabetic and would like to keep it that way. Normal fasting glucose at my lab is 70-100 mg/dL; 106 is pre-diabetic. sm Sat, Sep 11 2021 at 03:46 PM CDT (4)
      • Keep in mind that if your size requires fewer calories than the average male they use for their numbers, you will also require less of everything else. sm Sat, Sep 11 2021 at 06:08 PM CDT (1)
        • I didn't know that about reducing sodium intake to reduce need for potassium. Thanks! nm Another poster. Sat, Sep 11 2021 at 07:05 PM CDT (0)
      • Except you aren't potassium deficient, just low normal which means you're in the normal range. sm Sat, Sep 11 2021 at 05:54 PM CDT (1)
        • On 07/30/21, my potassium was below normal at 3.2, which is why I was Rxd potassium pills for 30 days. My Sept. 3rd lab test showed potassium as ... sm Sun, Sep 12 2021 at 04:38 PM CDT (0)
  • Absolutely do NOT take potassium on your own w/o doctor's input. Too much or too little potassium can cause heart attack/heart problems. Sat, Sep 11 2021 at 01:52 PM CDT (1)
    • Yeah, thanks. nm Sat, Sep 11 2021 at 03:58 PM CDT (0)
• Requires an Rx. There are other alternatives such as potassium gluconate & potassium citrate. sm Fri, Sep 10 2021 at 07:48 AM CDT (0)
• I would guess some kind of supply line problem with your local stores. I see plenty available for purchase at online stores. nm Thu, Sep 09 2021 at 04:53 PM CDT (8)
  • Re: I would guess some kind of supply line problem with your local stores. Kylie Jenner Fri, Sep 10 2021 at 04:49 AM CDT (0)
  • Would you mind sharing the name of the sites? I have been searching for generic potassium chloride 10 mEq ER tablets, and ... sm Thu, Sep 09 2021 at 05:54 PM CDT (6)
    • Re: Would you mind sharing the name of the sites? I have been Kylie Jenner Fri, Sep 10 2021 at 04:57 AM CDT (0)
    • 10 mEq of KCl = 750 mg. You may not be able to find extended release in OTC KCl, but you can space out smaller doses. sm Thu, Sep 09 2021 at 06:40 PM CDT (4)
      • Thank you for responding and trying to help. I think I'll try to drink more water daily and talk to new PCP in Nov. 2021. nm Sat, Sep 11 2021 at 03:56 PM CDT (2)
        • fwiw, Smart Water has electrolytes added including potassium if you're inclined to drink bottled water. nm Sat, Sep 11 2021 at 07:06 PM CDT (0)
        • Yes, it really sounds like you need a new PCP much more urgently than and prescription or OTC supplement. Good luck with the hunt. nm Sat, Sep 11 2021 at 06:11 PM CDT (0)
      • Re: 10 mEq of KCl = 750 mg. You may not be able to find extended release Kylie Jenner Fri, Sep 10 2021 at 04:57 AM CDT (0)

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