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She is taking on new patients at our Longmont office and via telehealth
There are some variations, for example, guidelines in Australia and New Zealand recommend a streamlined two-bag regimen (200 mg/kg over 4 hours, followed by 100 mg/kg over 16 hours)
Not because low-normal potassium will kill you, but because raising it from 3.8 to 4.3 mEq/L eliminates palpitations in most patients within 72 hours
For individuals who tolerate the medication well and may need additional support in managing blood glucose, the dose may be increased to 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, or a maximum of 15 mg weekly, depending on the healthcare providers recommendations
They can help figure out if the medication is playing a role and adjust your treatment plan if needed