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Is there a maximum dose of potassium citrate you would use for patients with recurrent calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis and hypocitraturia?

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Nephrology · Mayo Clinic

I don’t think there is a maximum dose of potassium citrate. Hyperkalemia can occur, especially if GFR is impaired, and monitoring for that is important. In my experience, diarrhea is the most common dose limiting effect. Taste fatigue is common; fortunately there are multiple preparations available ...

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