What interaction can occur between potassium citrate and ACE inhibitors?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Taking potassium citrate with ACE inhibitors may lead to hyperkalaemia (high blood potassium).

Potassium Citrate MixtureThornton & Ross Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 5Document updated 9 November 2020

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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potassium citrate · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Taking potassium citrate with ACE inhibitors may lead to hyperkalaemia (high blood potassium).

Potassium Citrate MixtureThornton & Ross Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 5Document updated 9 November 2020

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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