Can Lipitor be the cause for high potassium levels?
Posted by
Louann
I went for a blood test because I take Lipitor 20 mg. All the results were fine except my potassium levels were 6.3. I was instructed to take 40mg Lasix and retest in 4 days. The next results were potassium level at 5.3 and I was told to take 20mg of Lasix every day. After a few days my toes were tingling and on fire. I called the doctor and they took me off the Lasix and I am scheduled for a blood test in 2 weeks. My questions is if it is possible that Lipitor is doing something to my kidneys and it would not show up on the blood test?
Posted by Louann
I went for a blood test because I take Lipitor 20 mg. All the results were fine except my potassium levels were 6.3. I was instructed to take 40mg Lasix and retest in 4 days. The next results were potassium level at 5.3 and I was told to take 20mg of Lasix every day. After a few days my toes were tingling and on fire. I called the doctor and they took me off the Lasix and I am scheduled for a blood test in 2 weeks. My questions is if it is possible that Lipitor is doing something to my kidneys and it would not show up on the blood test?