1.   A diagnosis of toxic megacolon was made and the patient was given intravenous fluids, potassium supplements, intravenous metronidazole, cefuroxime, and hydrocortisone.

2.   A few years later, her cardiologist prescribed a potassium supplement and a diuretic.

3.   But because high potassium can damage kidneys, people should not take potassium supplements without consulting a doctor, he said.

4.   Even so, Ascherio cautioned against the general use of potassium supplements, which are often prescribed to patients whose potassium levels are lowered by hypertension medication.

5.   For long-lasting potassium supplements, Berkow says doctors recommend against generics sold in tablet form, but capsules may be freely substituted.

6.   For patients who will not eat vegetables, Sacks said, doctors should consider potassium supplements.

7.   Next, after checking professionals and reading the literature, we stopped the antipsychotic, antidepressant, diuretic and potassium supplement.