ARBs + Potassium: Hyperkalemia risk
ARBs (losartan, valsartan, olmesartan) also reduce potassium excretion like ACE inhibitors. Same dangerous hyperkalemia risk with potassium supplements.
Avoid potassium supplements on ARBs without medical supervision.
Regular potassium blood tests if supplementing
ARBs + Potassium: Hyperkalemia risk. Avoid potassium supplements on ARBs without medical supervision.
Regular potassium blood tests if supplementing
This interaction is rated “Danger” by Formulate. ARBs (losartan, valsartan, olmesartan) also reduce potassium excretion like ACE inhibitors. Same dangerous hyperkalemia risk with potassium supplements.
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