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		throw10111hbp on Dec 31, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The curious case of high blood pressure around the... >If you do have high blood pressure, supplement with potassium Note that for some very common blood pressure meds, potassium is contraindicated and can lead to hyperkalemia (excessive potassium). This should be indicated in a warning printed on the bottle.

TheOtherHobbes on Dec 31, 2017 [–]

Hyperkalemia can kill you by stopping your heart.

Which is why it’s impossible to buy potassium supplements in some parts of the world.

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