Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate - is this medication good for high potassium problems?

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4 Oct 2009

Yes, sodium polystyrene sulfonate affects the exchange of sodium and potassium in the body. It is used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood, also called hyperkalemia.

It is a prescription medicine so a doctor needs to decide whether it is necessary.

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17 Jul 2010

i do not know i have the same question

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