How
Vitamin B12
interacts with
Potassium chloride, sustained / controlled release medications
Interaction Type:
Depletions
Interaction Rating:
Study Supported
These medications can change the amount of acid in the stomach, which may inhibit the absorption of vitamin B12 into the body. Supplementation with the affected nutrient may be necessary.
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1
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These drugs include
potassium chloride.
References
Palva IP, et al. Drug-induced Malabsorption of Vitamin B 12. IV. Malabsorption and Deficiency of B12 During Treatment with Slow-release Potassium Chloride. Acta Med Scand. Apr1972;191(4):355-57.
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