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If the Aldactone makes retain Potassium because it is potassium sparing diuretics this means it's not losing potassium right? So why do we need to increase the potassium intake? As I believe we need to watch out for HYPERkalemia...

and so my QUESTION is do we really need to increase or decrease Potassium intake in ALDACTONE?

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    I would say neither; monitor the K level but definitely don't encourage K-rich foods/intake (predisposed to hyperkalemia b/c no K is lost w/ Aldactone) but I don't think it'd be appropriate to tell the pt to avoid K.

    Just my thoughts.. not sure what official literature says though

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    thanks for the reply.. it maybe maintain the k level right? but im sure in lasix it needs to increase k foods because it is loop diuretics w/c means losing k...

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    right, aldactone is a potassium sparing diuretic, you monitor you K levels, but don't do anything right now to increase or decrease it. I wouldn't encourage K rich foods at this point.

    lasix is a loop diurectic, meaning you'll loose K and you need to monitor for hypokalemia. encourage K rich foods and give K if appropriate/level too low.

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    thanks to all. I just got really confused in hurst because she says when your in aldactone you need to increase your k foods..

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