Bactrim -a commonly used antibiotics can increase potassium levels in certain people. Want to learn more…
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Bactrim -a commonly used antibiotics can increase potassium levels in certain people. Want to learn more…
Want to learn more about drug side effects and drug interactions….have any specific questions? Just drop us an email or comment!
Just to let you know, 6 months ago I had a kidney transplant with complications I went into V-Tach soon after the operation. The kidney did not start immediately and oddly enough it was my “K” was at 7.4 Today I had blood work done and was informed by my nephrologist that my K level was at 6.2 . He did ask if I was taking bactrim and I am. He then told me that this can effect my K levels. I’ve been having trouble since the transplant dealing with my K-levels. What gets to me is why it wasn’t picked up earlier and I could have avoid all this trouble. Thanks for your help.
Hi Edwin,
Thanks for leaving a comment. 7.4 -yikes! That is high!…even the 6.2 is quite concerning! I am glad they got on the ball now and are monitoring your levels!
Take care,
Nova
Nova Simpson, Pharm.D.