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High Potassium from Sotalol?

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Anyone else have this problem taking Sotalol...potassium spiked to 5.8..I also take eliquis...

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Best to discuss with your doctor who prescribed Sotalol.

May want to ask for a retest. Note the above article which states a repeat test is sometimes necessary.

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I took Sotalol for two months and I had to cut it down to 40mg twice a day because 80mg twice a day I was short of breath! I just had my blood work done and it all turned out okay!

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