I take triamterine  and I am taking cranberry pills for my kidneys. Could this make my potassium low? I am 65 and weigh around 180. Today I am really week feeling. I dont have a lot of energy. I started working in my flower beds this morning and couldnt do it for long. I have felt week the rest of the day.
Dear Patient, triamterene acts as a potassium sparing agent, thus it increases serum potassium rather than reduce it. Your symptoms may be related with ion abnormalities, thus I suggest doing a blood gas analysis to make sure there is no hyperkalemia or hyponatremia. Moreover, it is known to give dizziness and fatigue. Blood gases will allow your doctor to modify the therapy according to the findings. Let me know,