Starting this week, I'm giving mom 25 mg a day of Losartan Potassium for high blood pressure. She's 93 years old.
Her physical therapist will take a reading tomorrow. If the reading is still high, then will increase to the whole pill, 50 mg. (Doctor said I could start her on half.)
I read on the Internet to be careful of too much Potassium. Is it ok to still give mom her multivitamin and mineral supplement? Since that has a little Potassium in it.
I read that beans have a lot of Potassium. I usually make chili every couple of weeks. Is that ok for her? I use kidney beans, beef, celery and tomatoes.
Thanks for any input.
Her physical therapist will take a reading tomorrow. If the reading is still high, then will increase to the whole pill, 50 mg. (Doctor said I could start her on half.)
I read on the Internet to be careful of too much Potassium. Is it ok to still give mom her multivitamin and mineral supplement? Since that has a little Potassium in it.
I read that beans have a lot of Potassium. I usually make chili every couple of weeks. Is that ok for her? I use kidney beans, beef, celery and tomatoes.
Thanks for any input.