What is Potassium?
CATEGORY: Supplements
TYPES:Generic: PotassiumBrand:
Multivitamin-mineral supplements in the U.S. do not contain more than 99 mg of potassium per serving. Higher doses of supplemental potassium are generally prescribed to prevent and treat potassium depletion and hypokalemia.
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How do members experience Potassium?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low potassium (hypokalemia) | 73 | 27 | |
| General health | 66 | 19 | |
| Cramps in calf muscles | 65 | 32 | |
| Increase effect of another treatment | 25 | 1 | |
| Muscle cramps | 16 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Acid reflux | 2 | |
| Cramps in legs | 1 | |
| Heartburn | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Pain in veins during infusion | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 81 |
Member evaluations
25yrRA
evaluated on Dec 30, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for cramps in calf muscles: Moderate
- Side effects: Severe
HappyPhysicist
evaluated on Dec 01, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: None
- Side effects: None
TipaCow
evaluated on Aug 09, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Slight
- Side effects: None
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