Potassium Treatment Report
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See also: Mineral Supplements
What is Potassium? 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.
Reasons Taken
66 patients in the community are taking or have taken Potassium.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| General health | 23 | 40% |
| Other | 16 | 28% |
| Slow my ALS progress | 5 | 8% |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 3 | 5% |
| Cramps | 2 | 3% |
| Treat Parkinson's | 2 | 3% |
| disease-related symptoms | 1 | 1% |
| Cramps, calf muscles | 1 | 1% |
| Bladder problems | 1 | 1% |
| Fasciculations | 1 | 1% |
| Tremors | 1 | 1% |
| Support another treatment | 1 | 1% |
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Potassium or how long patients were taking Potassium before stopping.
