Since my doctor changed my dosage of lipitor from 40 to 80 miligrams my potassium level has gotten higher. Could this change have caused this change?
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Q: Will too high a dose of lipitor cause too much potassium
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11/ 3/08 11:17am
Hello Lipitor,
I couldn't find anything that said Lipitor caused increased potassium levels, however there are drugs out there that do. Some blood thinners do. I would check with you healthcare provider to see if they have heard of Lipitor increasing potassium levels.
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I hope this was helpful
8/ 8/09 6:13am
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Hey, I think that you are on to something. I feel the same way and I stopped for a while I even tried adding a dose of potassium to my daily vitamins. Odd thing is you are not alone! The spasms really hurts!