A couple of questions

Should I take potassium and magnesium together?

Magnesium administration, concomitant with potassium, assists tissue replenishment of potassium. Therefore, we hypothesized that combinations of these cations would lower blood pressure.Dec 1, 1995

Why are potassium and magnesium given together?

Both magnesium and K+ are critical for stabilizing membrane potential and decreasing cell excitability. Magnesium deficiency will not only exacerbate K+ wasting but also aggravate the adverse effects of hypokalemia on target tissues.

How do you take magnesium and potassium?

Take potassium and magnesium supplements right after meals or with food. Follow the label on how often to take it. The number of doses you take each day, the time between doses, and how long you take it will depend on which medicines you were prescribed and your condition.

How much potassium and magnesium do I need daily?

A healthy adult should aim to consume 3,500–4,700 mg daily from foods. To increase your intake, incorporate a few potassium-rich foods into your diet such as spinach, yams, avocados, bananas, and fish, such as salmon.

What medications should you not take with magnesium?

Magnesium supplements can interact with several drugs. Taking magnesium too close to a dose of some antibiotics, including ciprofloxacin and moxifloxacin, may interfere with how the body absorbs the medicine. Similarly, magnesium can interfere with some osteoporosis drugs if the doses are taken too close together.

Should I take potassium in the morning or night?

You should check with your doctor before changing your diet. It is best to take this medicine with a meal or bedtime snack, or within 30 minutes after meals.

Do you give magnesium before potassium?

Within the context of electrolyte disturbances, magnesium replacement is often necessary before hypokalemia and potassium depletion can be satisfactorily corrected with potassium supplements. The hyponatremia often seen with chronic diuretic usage may also be related to depleted intracellular potassium stores.

Is it better to take potassium in the morning or at night?

You should check with your doctor before changing your diet. It is best to take this medicine with a meal or bedtime snack, or within 30 minutes after meals.