Use of potassium supplements with Benicar and Cartia XT
I was recently taken off of water pills because of low potassium levels.
Is it safe to take Potassium supplements with Benicar and Cartia XT?
And if it is safe, how much should I take?
Hi GMS,
It is not recommended to supplement potassium when taking Benicar unless prescribed by your physician.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
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GMS
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 05:50 PM
GMS
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 05:36 PM
Thanks so much for your response. How do I make sure I am getting the daily requirement for potassium? Are meal replacement drinks a good way to supplement?
Lisa Nelson
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 06:30 PM
Hi GMS,
No, I do not recommend using meal replacement drinks to obtain potassium. I recommend including foods rich in potassium as part of your typical daily diet.
Some good sources of potassium include - cantaloupe, bananas, dates, nuts, oranges, and green leafy vegetables.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
Thanks so much for your response.
How do I make sure I am getting the daily requirement for potassium?
Ae meal replacement drinks a good way to supplement?