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Brand Names:
Kaleorid, K-Dur 20, K-Lor, Klor-Con, Klor-Con M10, Klor-Con M20, Slow-K
What is Potassium chloride?
A potassium supplement. Potassium is essential for the proper functioning of the heart, kidneys, muscles, nerves, and digestive system. Usually people get enough potassium from their diet but certain disease conditions, e.g. kidney disease, and drugs will remove potassium from the body.
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Reasons Taken
34 patients in the community are taking or have taken Potassium chloride.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 16 | 47% |
| General health | 10 | 29% |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 2 | 5% |
| nerve pain | 1 | 2% |
| Muscle spasms, neck and shoulders | 1 | 2% |
| Edema | 1 | 2% |
| Bladder problems | 1 | 2% |
| Support another treatment | 1 | 2% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Potassium chloride.
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Duration
How long current patients have been taking Potassium chloride or how long patients were taking Potassium chloride before stopping.
