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Would you start potassium citrate in a patient with recurrent nephrolithiasis with only minimal uric acid composition who persistently has acidic urine on 24 hour urine stone risk studies?

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Nephrology · Mayo Clinic
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In treating stone disease of mixed composition, I pay more attention to the primary component. However, if the primary component is calcium oxalate, which is often the case, I would strongly consider using potassium citrate, as it will alkalinize urine and discourage uric acid nephrolithiasis as wel...

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