Q: I have recently been prescribed Diovan for my high blood pressure. I read on the internet that one should not take a Potassium supplement with this drug. I have been taking a Potassium supplement after breakfast because I suffer cramps in my feet. Can I continue doing this or is there a reason I shouldn’t?
A: Supplementation with potassium is usually not recommended when taking Diovan because actions of this drug may cause an increase in blood levels of potassium. Too much potassium can make the heart stop beating. You should talk to your doctor about your foot
I took potassium for a while because of cramps in my feet and legs and it didn’t seem to help then I read where to much potassium could be dangerous so I quite taking it and I haven’t had any cramps for a couple months. Doctors don’t know the answer I wish they did.
we can talk to the doctor til we are blue and for me it does no good that is why we are asking you questions.
Being active I am very interested in nutrition. We learned that potassium supplements should never be taken without doctor’s prescription. Magnesium may help for cramps but it is really not a good idea to take any supplements without your doctor knowing about it, especially if you are on prescription medication. Dehydration can also cause cramps. Fresh vegetables and fruit, properly prepared and cooked, contain plenty of potassium. A lot of potassium is lost through wrong cooking, Potassium is water soluble, so vegetables should be steamed in little water or baked. The water, which then contains the potassium can be used for soups or vegetable drinks. But do not add salt!
So that mean that it is better not to u8se potttasium
Magnesium seems to be helping me with leg and foot cramps. I take Nefedipine, which causes swollen ankles, and I thought that that was the reason for the cramps. My doctor said “Take magnesium if you want-one tablet a day won’t hurt you”. Is there a risk in taking magnesium?