Losartan and Potatoes

[jadethx]

Hi there,

Working to get my Covid-induced HBP under control, but until I can, I'm on Losartan, 50 mg a day. I know that this is a med that can potentially raise your potassium, but has anyone had any experience on this med and using potatoes as your starch? Did it cause hyperkalemia, or am I overthinking it?

[jay kaye]

hyperkalemia? I think you over thinking.

200 years ago, the min source of calories in Ireland was potatoes. For men the average was 14-17 potatoes a day. If that didn't cause to much potassium, nothing would.

J

[jadethx]

hyperkalemia? I think you over thinking.

200 years ago, the min source of calories in Ireland was potatoes. For men the average was 14-17 potatoes a day. If that didn't cause to much potassium, nothing would.

J

LOL, that was my thought too...but the doc and the pharmacist both stressed watching my potassium intake. This med thing is so new to me that I think they freaked me out.