Potassium

[fbg40]

Hi all,
I take Losartan and Amlodipine for high BP and have just been prescribed Indapamide as well as BP was creeping up (according to the HCA at my GP practice). However, the Indapamide is causing my Potassium levels to come down and my GP says I have to eat more bananas !! I already have one every day and am now eating a Kiwi fruit as well - have been told that they are potassium rich as well. I was wondering if I could go to a health food shop and get some potassium tabs instead of eating more bananas - any thoughts anybody ??
Many thanks
FBG40

[Old_Geezer]

No expert, but hear many vitamin/mineral tablets pass through you. Which sounds bananas.

[TonyV]

Can you try something like this after consulting your GP.
Just a supplement which can be recommended.

[fbg40]

Thanks for the quick replies folks.
FBG40

[gingejbee]

Replace ordinary table/cooking salt with Lo-Salt....instant increase in potassium intake...

http://www.losalt.com/uk/product/salt-science/

[ummmm]

Coconut water is high in potassium if you like it.

[Sqad]

I wouldn't get too worked up about potassium depletion from diuretics, as it much less common as people imagine. I shouldn't worry about your potassium levels unless you develop muscle cramps and then you would need to revisit your GP.
I would suggest that your present regime of a banana a day should be perfectly satisfactory.
You haven't told us what your potassium levels are.
Carry on with your usual regime and monitor the situation over the next 3 months.

[fbg40]

Many thanks for the answers folks, much appreciated.
Ginge : Have used LoSalt for years, thanks anyway.
Ummm : Can't stand the stuff !! - sorry.
Sqad : No idea what my potassium levels are but was sent a text by my surgery telling me that my GP wanted me to eat more bananas !!
Thanks again folks.
FBG40