What Foods Should You Avoid If Have High Potassium Levels

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I take lisinopril twice daily (once at breakfast and once 12 hours later). You are not supposed to eat foods with lots of potassium while taking lisinopril, but how long can you safely wait AFTER taking the pill to safely eat high-potassium foods? I take metoprolol at the same time, and it must be taken with food. ## There is no safe time frame that can be quoted to you. It is just best to avoid them, as much as possible, and see your doctor regularly, so they can do blood work to check your levels, when appropriate, according to FDA directives. When your levels are checked, your doctor should be able to tell you if you need to continue avoiding such foods, or if you can indulge in them more. For example, after having suffered full congestive heart failure, it was discovered that my bod...

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Is there a problem if I drink grapefruit juice while I am on Coveram 10? ## Based on my research, there are no drug interactions listed between grapefruit juice and Coveram (perindopril arginine). However, there are precautions pertaining to potassium-rich foods (which may include grapefruit in higher quantities) This interaction recommends avoiding moderate to high levels of dietary potassium intake. Apparently it can lead to unsafe levels of potassium in your blood, which can put you at risk for other serious complications. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Perindopril Details I hope this info helps! ## Read the package insert. There is a specific warning NOT to eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while on Coveram. "Taking COVERAM with food and drink COVERAM ...

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