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Re: potassium for restless legs

Posted by jflange on February 21, 2003, at 17:53:09

In reply to potassium/magnesium and ssri's, posted by babs on February 19, 2003, at 13:08:03

Hi babs:

I think it may have been a thread I participated in that you were looking for. I suggested to someone who was experiencing ssri-induced restless legs to take potassium before bedtime to get rid of the problem (a trick I learned over at sleepnet.com). I have heard for a number of years that potassium depletion CAN be a s/e of ssri's. It does help to take magnesium alongside of potassium, though it is not required, per se. Like any mineral, it is best to keep a balance in place, so that once you supplement with potassium, it is important to keep it in a balance with the sodium in your system.
Normally, one takes 40 - 99 mgs. of Potassium supplementation a day. 250 - 500 mgs of Magnesium is a normal range. Since you mention your doc says you are Potassium >deficient<, I would check to see what s/he suggests.
Best,
jflange


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