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What are the risks of taking Micro-K?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy

Taking Micro-K or any other potassium supplement, can increase your potassium to toxic levels. That may happen if you have poor kidney function and do not excrete it properly. This condition, called hyperkalemia, can cause potentially fatal heart complications. Taking potassium supplements may also worsen pre-existing gastrointestinal problems like abdominal pain and stomach ulcers.

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