Baltimore, MD - Potassium-sparing diuretics may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) by up to 70%, a new study suggests [1]. The Cache County Study, a large, prospective, epidemiologic ...

Diet and medication are the best ways to lower potassium levels and avoid severe hyperkalemia — a serious condition marked by excess potassium.

It has been suggested that high blood pressure might increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD). Some studies have indicated that antihypertensive drugs might reduce this risk.

Q: I started taking a diuretic because my blood pressure was still too high. Should I take a potassium supplement? A: The answer is not straightforward. It depends upon a few important factors: which ...

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Many medications can help lower high blood pressure (hypertension), but no single one works best for everyone. The good news is, with some patience and help ...

Thousands of patients with high blood pressure could benefit from changing their drug treatment regimen to reduce their risk of cardiac death. Researchers analyzed data from existing clinical trials ...

Q: Last year my ankles started to swell during the day, but they were OK by morning. When they got worse, I saw a doctor who told me I may have a weak heart and prescribed water pills. The pills work ...

Medically reviewed by Angela Ryan Lee, MD What you eat matters when taking blood pressure medication. Foods can increase, ...

Potassium (as chloride) 10mEq, 20mEq. Hyperkalemia. Chronic renal disease. Acute dehydration. Heat cramps. Severe tissue destruction. Adrenal insufficiency. Familial periodic paralysis. Acidosis ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I am a 91-year-old man with swollen legs. I take 20 mg of furosemide and 20 mEq of Klor-Con daily. I understand ...