Has anyone here taken Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder for high potassium levels?

I take this and I'm fine. But I have to say, the taste is awful. It's like swallowing chalk. I just mix it with a bunch of water and down it quickly.

I heard this can cause electrolyte problems. Make sure you stay on top of your lab work, especially if you have any symptoms.

I've been on this for a while. The side effects were mild for me—just some diarrhea and upset stomach. But my doctor also had me take stool softeners for constipation. It was a bit of an adjustment, so stick with it and communicate with your doctor.

I had a really bad experience with this drug. I ended up in the hospital with severe constipation and stomach pain. I had to stop taking it. Please be careful and monitor your symptoms closely.

It's a bit scary reading all the side effects. Just remember, everyone's different. It might be rough at first, but it could get better. Good luck!

I'm on it too. I haven't had any major side effects yet. Just a bit of an upset stomach. I take it with a glass of water, and that helps a lot.

My mom took this for a while and she had no issues at all. But every body's different. I recommend keeping a food diary to help manage any side effects you might have.

I switched to a different medication because the constipation was unbearable. Maybe you could ask your doctor about an alternative if the side effects are too bad.

I've found that taking it with a lot of water and a high-fiber diet helps a lot with the digestive issues. But yeah, the bowel problems are no joke. Stay hydrated and call your doctor if something feels off.