Supplement × Prescription·a synergy·Moderate evidence
Beta-2 agonists can lower serum potassium at high exposure, and correcting true hypokalemia reduces arrhythmia risk.
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What is happening. Beta-2 agonists can lower serum potassium at high exposure, and correcting true hypokalemia reduces arrhythmia risk.
Mechanism. Beta-2 stimulation shifts potassium into cells, while adequate potassium supports cardiac repolarization.
Recommendation. Do not self-treat potassium abnormalities; monitor potassium when high-dose beta-agonists, diuretics, or acute illness are present.
Effect on the composite score
If both Potassium and Salmeterol/Fluticasone are in the same stack, this pair applies +2 to your Stack Score (per scored synergy row).
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