can taking potassium for leg cramps lead to hyperkalemia?

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can taking potassium for leg cramps lead to hyperkalemia?

2006-08-03 05:53:52 · 2 answers · asked by out in the heat 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries

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Depending on the person's body. Only a blood test will show if you should or shouldn't be taking so many.

High potassium do cause heart problems so be careful.

2006-08-03 09:37:39 · answer #1 · answered by roxylee11782 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes, but it takes a large amount of potassium.

2006-08-03 07:27:14 · answer #2 · answered by emt0910 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋