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[|Human|] i been notice swelling of my ankles i been on over the counter potassium taking 3 tabs daily 550 mcg daily was not on potassium,my heat had a bad spasm,with also leg cramps my dr put on a blood pressure diovan/htz 80.12.5 for 6 years now,am i taking too much potassium?
[|AI|]  Dear patient Potassium excess In blood leads to all symptoms you described. Potassium is an electrolyte and leads to fluid retention which is seen as ankle edema.  It also alters membrane function and leads to muscle irritability and muscle spasm and cramping pain. Excess of potassium is bad for the heart and has life-threatening side effects. I would advise stopping potassium stat and check for your serum electrolyte level. If its raised you need to take urgent visit to expert physician.  All the best.