🍌 Potassium-Rich Foods & Salt Substitutes⚠️ High Risk
Spironolactone already significantly increases blood potassium. Eating potassium-rich foods or using potassium salt substitutes creates a high risk of hyperkalemia, which can cause fatal cardiac arrhythmias.
How it works
Spironolactone antagonizes aldosterone, preventing potassium excretion. Dietary potassium loading adds to this effect.
What to do: Avoid potassium salt substitutes entirely. Limit high-potassium foods. Get regular blood potassium monitoring. Report muscle weakness or irregular heartbeat immediately.
Source: FDA Aldactone Prescribing Information; American Heart Association Diuretic Guidelines
Disclaimer: Educational purposes only. Based on FDA drug labeling and NIH MedlinePlus. Consult your pharmacist or physician before changing your diet while on medication.
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