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Anyone taking an ACE inhibitor for hypertension/protect the heart, or an SGLT2 inhibitor for diabetes, risks hyperkalemia (high potassium), irregular heartbeat,
by sleepyguy 1y ago
Anyone taking an ACE inhibitor for hypertension/protect the heart, or an SGLT2 inhibitor for diabetes, risks hyperkalemia (high potassium), irregular heartbeat, and muscle weakness. It's not as simple as starting a high-potassium diet.
These articles do not take into account that there are 10's of millions taking these types of drugs, where Potassium levels must be monitored carefully to prevent a slew of other problems.