My GP recently put me onto Indapamide (low dose - 1.5mg) to control the
rise in BP after the surgery - from 120/70 approx to 140/90 or
thereabouts - and also as a continuous-action diuretic to control the
ankle oedema (proving rather better than occasional Furosemide). He sent
me for a blood test a few days ago. Result came in yesterday with slightly
low potassium (3.1 against normal 3.5 - 5.3) and that seems to have
thrown the surgery into a bit of a panic. I have to have a re-test as
soon as possible which turns out to be July 12th!
My K levels in my myeloma blood tests have always been in normal range, and reduced potassium is a known side-effect of Indapamide. I've emailed the chemo nurses to let me know the potassium level in the blood taken yesterday. I'm curious as to whether it shows a similar drop.
My K levels in my myeloma blood tests have always been in normal range, and reduced potassium is a known side-effect of Indapamide. I've emailed the chemo nurses to let me know the potassium level in the blood taken yesterday. I'm curious as to whether it shows a similar drop.
In the meantime I'm going to increase my banana intake. As the Librarian of the Discworld's Unseen University would say. "Ook!"
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