Common Questions about Potassium Citrate ER (Urocit-K)

How long does it take potassium citrate ER to dissolve kidney stones?

It can take around 6 months for potassium citrate ER to increase urinary citrate, increase urinary pH, and decrease the rate of stone formation.

Is it okay to take potassium citrate ER at night?

It is okay to take a dose of potassium citrate ER after a bedtime snack at night. Avoid lying down for 30 minutes after taking a dose. Your doctor will tell you to take this medicine in 2-3 divided doses, so you will take it during the daytime as well. You should take each dose with food or within 30 minutes of eating.

How much water should I drink with potassium citrate ER?

Swallow the potassium citrate tablet (extended-release) with a full glass of water. Drink plenty of fluids while you are on this medication so that your body makes at least 2 liters of urine a day.

What foods should you avoid when taking potassium citrate ER?

Avoid salty foods while on potassium citrate ER, including foods with added table salt and salty snacks. If you develop hyperkalemia (high potassium levels), your doctor may ask you to avoid high-potassium foods such apricots, almonds, bananas, beans, spinach, canned carrot juice, grapefruit juice, cantaloupe, figs, milk, potatoes with skin, oat bran, halibut, salmon, tuna, and others.

Is potassium citrate ER bad for your kidneys?

Potassium citrate ER may not be safe for people with pre-existing kidney problems such as renal insufficiency or chronic renal failure. Give your doctor a complete medical history before starting treatment, and keep all your laboratory appointments while on this medicine.

What is the price of potassium citrate ER without insurance?

Without insurance, potassium citrate ER can be as high as $364.99, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $60.43 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price, and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescription drugs—whether you have insurance or not.

What is the price of potassium citrate ER with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on potassium citrate ER—Copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

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