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- You may need medicines to bring your potassium levels back to normal. You may also need regular blood tests to check your potassium. If you have very low potassium, you may need intravenous (I.V.) medicines. You also may need tests to check the electrical activity of your heart. Heart problems caused by low potassium levels can be very serious.
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Mar 1, 2024 · A serum potassium level of 2.5 to 3 mmol/L is classified as moderate. Serum potassium levels less than 2.5 mmol/L are classified as severe. Symptoms of hypokalemia vary depending on the severity and underlying cause but may include muscle weakness, fatigue, cramping, palpitations, and constipation.
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If you have very low potassium, you may need intravenous (I.V.) medicines. You also may need tests to check the electrical activity of your heart. Heart problems caused by low potassium levels can be very serious. Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety.
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