Why Can’t I Lay Down After Taking Potassium Chloride (KCl)?

If you have picked up a prescription for KCl tablets or capsules recently, you might have noticed a warning on the label that states that you should not lie down for 30 minutes after taking the medicine. Well, that certainly is inconvenient! What do you do if you take your meds before bed? Sleep standing up?

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Why Can’t I Lay Down After Taking Potassium Chloride (KCl)?

If you have picked up a prescription for KCl tablets or capsules recently, you might have noticed a warning on the label that states that you should not lie down for 30 minutes after taking the medicine. Well, that certainly is inconvenient! What do you do if you take your meds before bed? Sleep standing up?

Continue ReadingWhy Can’t I Lay Down After Taking Potassium Chloride (KCl)?