How
Potassium
interacts with
Corticosteroid medications
Interaction Type:
Depletions
Interaction Rating:
Study Supported
These medications are reported to cause increased elimination of potassium in the urine. Supplementation with the affected nutrient may be necessary.
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1
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These drugs include
prednisone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, betamethasone, budesonide, triamcinolone, dexamethasone, cortisone, beclomethasone, flunisolide, fluticasone, fludrocortisone, mometasone.
References
View Abstract:
Shenfield GM, et al. Potassium Supplements in Patients Treated with Corticosteroids. Br J Dis Chest. Jul1975;69:171-76.
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