K-Lor Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information
Potassium supplement like K-Lor is used to treat hypokalemia (low levels of K-Lor in the body) and mild hypertension (high blood pressure). K-Lor is essential for the proper functioning of various vital organs such as the heart, kidney as well as muscles and nerves. Generally a well-balanced proper diet and exercise provide the necessary K-Lor to the body. However, extreme diet (anorexia or bulimia), diseases like colitis or other digestive disorders including diarrhea, kidney disease and the use of water-pills (diuretics) may deplete the body's supply of K-Lor, resulting in muscles weakness, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, nausea, vomiting and coma.
K-LOR SIDE EFFECTS
K-Lor side effects include diarrhea, gas, nausea, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting. Rare K-Lor side effects may include hypotension (low blood pressure), fatigue, muscles weakness especially in the legs, rash, tingling and abnormal heart rhythms.
K-LOR SIDE EFFECTS REPORTING
If you experience any K-Lor side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.
K-LOR OVERDOSE
Symptoms of K-Lor overdose may include low blood pressure, fatigue, blood in stools, irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, breathing difficulties, confusion and heart attack.In case of K-Lor overdose, seek medical help right away.
If you miss a dose of K-Lor, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose of K-Lor.
K-LOR AND PREGNANCY
K-Lor is considered safe for pregnant and nursing women.
K-LOR CAUTION
Exercise can increase the amount of K-Lor in the body. Make sure to consult your physician before starting any new exercise program while taking K-Lor.
Before using K-Lor, tell your physician about any condition that you may have including dehydration, heat cramps, diabetes, heart problems, liver or kidney disease, ulcers, or severe burns.
K-LOR INTERACTION
Check with your physician before combining K-Lor with the following:
