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Warnings
What may interact with Potassium Iodide?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Other medication for the thyroid
-Propylthiouracil
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Certain diuretics, such as spironolactone or triamterene
-Certain medications for high blood pressure or heart failure, such as enalapril
-Lithium
-Potassium supplements
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Potassium Iodide?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Addison''s disease
-Dermatitis herpetiformis
-Heart disease
-High levels of potassium in the blood
-Hypocomplementemic vasculitis
-Kidney disease
-Myotonia congenita
-Thyroid disease
-Tuberculosis
-An unusual or allergic reaction to potassium iodide, iodine, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Potassium Iodide?
Visit your care team for regular checks ups. You may need blood work done while you are taking this medication.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. At lower than room temperature, crystals may form in this medication. If crystals form, let the bottle warm to room temperature and shake to dissolve. Throw this medication away if it turns brownish yellow. Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.
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