Prevention

A change in diet may be recommended if the patient is likely to develop low potassium levels. Examples of foods high in potassium include:

• bananas,
  
  
• tomatoes,
  
  
• oranges,
  
  
• cantaloupes, and
  
  
• peaches.

Do not overuse diuretics (water pills), and never use someone else's medicines.

If the patient it taking medication, ask the doctor how often electrolyte levels need to be checked.

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