Walgreens
Potassium 99 mg
83/100
SUPPIE SCORE
65/100
EFFICACY
High
SAFETY
92/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does Potassium 99 mg Do?
This low-dose potassium supplement supports heart function and electrolyte balance effectively for mild deficiencies, backed by strong evidence for potassium's role. Dosage is safe but minimal compared to needs; ideal for dietary shortfalls without risks in healthy users.
What are the best dietary sources of potassium to complement this supplement?
How does the 99 mg dosage compare to the recommended daily intake for potassium?
Are there any symptoms of potassium deficiency that this product might help alleviate?
Chat with Suppie
What Are the Benefits of Potassium 99 mg?
Based on proven scientific research
Heart FunctionModerate
Muscle ContractionModerate
Nerve Impulse TransmissionModerate
Fluid BalanceMild
Good For:
What Are the Side Effects of Walgreens Potassium 99 mg?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskLow Risk
Overview
•Potassium gluconate at 99 mg daily is well within safe limits (RDI 2600-3400 mg), with low risk of hyperkalemia in healthy adults.
•Potential side effects include mild stomach upset or nausea if taken without food; rare at this low dose.
•Interactions possible with potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and salt substitutes, risking elevated blood potassium levels.
•Consult physician if pregnant, nursing, on medications, or with kidney disease, heart conditions, or health issues, as per product warning.
•No allergens like gluten, GMO, or artificial additives; suitable for sensitive individuals but monitor for rare sensitivities to excipients.
•Long-term use safe at this dosage but unnecessary if diet provides adequate potassium; regular blood tests recommended for at-risk groups.
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Inactive Ingredients
Magnesium stearate
Low RiskStearic acid
Low RiskWhat Are the Ingredients in Walgreens Potassium 99 mg?
Potassium Gluconate
99 mg
magnesium stearate
stearic acid
Dosage & Bioavailability
How the active doses and forms in Potassium 99 mg compare to the research.
•Potassium Gluconate — the label gives the compound weight, not elemental potassium, so the dose cannot be checked.
Sources & References
ID=20001128 tier3
Information from www.walgreens.com
315447534128
Information from www.ebay.com
Details
Information from origin-www.webmd.com
NBK539791
Information from www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
ID=prod6154894 product
Information from www.walgreens.com
ID=300428274 product
Information from www.walgreens.com
Which multivitamins contain safe levels of potassium
Information from www.everydayhealth.com
Potassium
Information from www.walgreens.com
Drugreview 825 potassium gluconate oral
Information from reviews.webmd.com
Details
Information from www.webmd.com
Details
Information from www.webmd.com
ID=prod6377778 product
Information from www.walgreens.com
Potassium gluconate
Information from www.everydayhealth.com
Potassium
Information from www.webmd.com
Potassium gluconate
Information from www.apollohospitals.com
21280 potassium gluconate tablets
Information from my.clevelandclinic.org
DB13620
Information from go.drugbank.com
ID=prod3532 product
Information from www.walgreens.com
What is the maximum amount of 99 mg potassium tablets to take daily
Information from www.everydayhealth.com
256699213039
Information from www.ebay.com
Potassium citrate gluconate difference 3559323
Information from www.drugs.com
List sideeffects
Information from www.webmd.com
Details
Information from www.webmd.com
Drg 20074773
Information from www.mayoclinic.org
Potassium+gluconate
Information from www.walgreens.com
Potassium+gluconate+supplements
Information from www.walgreens.com
Side effects
Information from www.mayoclinic.org
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Walgreens Potassium 99 mg