Slow-K Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Potassium supplement like Slow-K is used to treat hypokalemia (low levels of Slow-K in the body) and mild hypertension (high blood pressure). Slow-K 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 Slow-K 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 Slow-K, resulting in muscles weakness, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, nausea, vomiting and coma.

Slow-K Side Effects

Slow-K side effects include diarrhea, gas, nausea, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting. Rare Slow-K side effects may include hypotension (low blood pressure), fatigue, muscles weakness especially in the legs, rash, tingling and abnormal heart rhythms.

Slow-K Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Slow-K 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.

SLOW-K OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Slow-K overdose may include low blood pressure, fatigue, blood in stools, irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, breathing difficulties, confusion and heart attack.In case of Slow-K overdose, seek medical help right away. If you miss a dose of Slow-K, 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 Slow-K.

SLOW-K AND PREGNANCY

Slow-K is considered safe for pregnant and nursing women.

SLOW-K CAUTION

Exercise can increase the amount of Slow-K in the body. Make sure to consult your physician before starting any new exercise program while taking Slow-K.


Before using Slow-K, 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.

SLOW-K INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining Slow-K with the following:

Antispasmodic drugs
Blood pressure medications
Digitalis
Slow-K-sparing diuretics (water-pills)


Use of excess salt may cause Slow-K depletion.


Avoid using salt substitutes since they contain large amounts of Slow-K.

SLOW-K DOSES

Children
Consult your physician.

Adult
1600-2000 mg a day.
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