Potassium Amino Acid Complex Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Solgar
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First and foremost: checking Potassium Amino Acid Complex against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
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Potassium Amino Acid Complex is a dietary supplement by Solgar with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for preventing or treating low potassium (hypokalemia), supporting healthy blood pressure, muscle cramps.Based on those ingredients, 62 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Potassium. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Potassium Amino Acid Complex by Solgar
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: potassium. Potassium is a mineral your body needs to support heart rhythm, muscle function, and blood pressure control.
The tablet also includes vegetable cellulose, stearic acid, and microcrystalline cellulose as inactive ingredients (binders and fillers that hold the tablet together).
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
Our data on file doesn't include effectiveness ratings for potassium in this product, so we can't tell you from our monograph whether it lives up to its claims. If you're considering it for a specific health goal, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist — they can advise whether you actually need a potassium supplement and whether it's right for you.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Potassium taken by mouth is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects are stomach discomfort — belching, bloating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain.
Rare but serious effects from high potassium levels include irregular heartbeat, heart block, low blood pressure, and confusion; bleeding stomach ulcers have also been linked to slow-release potassium tablets. Dietary potassium from food is safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but supplements should only be used under medical guidance in both situations because of the risk of dangerously high blood levels, especially in people with kidney disease.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take potassium-sparing diuretics (water pills that keep potassium), ACE inhibitors, or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) — all three have Moderate-severity interactions that raise the risk of dangerously high blood potassium levels. No other medication types in our data show interactions with potassium.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Potassium supplements can help if your doctor says you need them, but this is not a take-it-and-see product. If you take any blood pressure or heart medication — especially a water pill, ACE inhibitor, or ARB — you need to clear this with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Kidney function matters too: weak kidneys struggle to handle extra potassium. Talk with your own healthcare provider before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 23, 2018.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Potassium Amino Acid Complex, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Solgar |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 033984007604 |
| Net contents | 100 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 23, 2018 |
| DSLD ID | 81029 |
| Product type | Mineral |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Potassium Amino Acid Complex by Solgar, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 99 mg | 2% |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose
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General Statements
Potassium is an essential mineral needed by the body. It is vital for muscle activity. As an important electrolyte it regulates nerve signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and also promotes proper fluid balance in the body. Potassium also helps to attract nutrients into cells.
Since 1947
Nerve & muscle health Promotes electrolyte balance
DV = Daily value
Formula
This formulation provides potassium complexed with the amino acid glycine.
Solgar’s KOF-K certification #K-1250
Brand IP Statement(s)
US Patent No.’s 6,706,904 and 6,716,814 licensed by Albion International, Inc.
2017 Solgar, Inc.
General
SOLGB70760 02C
Formulation
Non-GMO Gluten, wheat & dairy free
Suitable for vegans
Free Of: Gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, yeast, sugar, sodium, artificial flavor, sweetener, preservatives and color.
Seals/Symbols
GF Certified Gluten-free
K Parve
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement for adults, take one (1) tablet daily, preferably with a meal or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Precautions
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking any dietary supplement.
Discontinue use and consult your healthcare practitioner if any adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if outer bottle seal is missing or damaged.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Potassium Amino Acid Complex by Solgar label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Potassium Amino Acid Complex by Solgar
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Amounts shown are per serving.
Potassium
Interacts with62 drugs
Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs for nerve signals, muscle function, and a steady heartbeat, and most people get enough from a balanc...
Potassium monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Potassium Amino Acid Complex by Solgar Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Solgar's Potassium Amino Acid Complex contains potassium, which interacts with three major classes of blood pressure and heart medications.
The most serious concern is the risk of dangerously high potassium levels (hyperkalemia) when combined with potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) — all Moderate-severity interactions that can strain your heart and kidneys.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Potassium-sparing diuretics (water pills that preserve potassium) pose the most direct risk: they already work to keep potassium in your body, so adding a supplement stacks that effect. ACE inhibitors and ARBs work by relaxing blood vessels, but as a side effect they also reduce how much potassium your kidneys flush out.
Taking a potassium supplement alongside either class raises your blood potassium to risky levels.
Alternative blood pressure or heart medications don't carry this risk, but if you're on any of these three types, you'll need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product — especially if you have kidney disease, which makes potassium buildup even more dangerous. Altogether, these interactions span 62 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Potassium Amino Acid Complex interact with 62 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Potassium Amino Acid Complex interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Potassium
ValsartanDiovan, Prexxartan
How Valsartan interacts with Potassium Amino Acid Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumAngiotensin Receptor Blockers (arbs) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using ARBs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Valsartan interactionDrospirenone, Ethinyl Estradiol, LevomefolateBeyaz
How Drospirenone, Ethinyl Estradiol, Levomefolate interacts with Potassium Amino Acid Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumPotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Drospirenone, Ethinyl Estradiol, Levomefolate interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Potassium Amino Acid Complex with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Potassium
Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)
Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
ACEIs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia. However, concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels.
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (Arbs)
Using ARBs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
ARBs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia. However, concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels.
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Using potassium-sparing diuretics with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Potassium Amino Acid Complex, from the product label.
Solgar
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- Solgar, Inc.
- Street Address
- 500 Willow Tree Road
- City
- Leonia
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07605
- Phone Number
- 1-877-765-4274
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The Full Monographs Behind Potassium Amino Acid Complex’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Potassium Amino Acid Complex's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 12 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Potassium 12 references
- McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
- Gennaro A. Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy. 19th ed. Lippincott: Williams & Wilkins, 1996.
- Whelton PK, He J, Cutler JA, et al. Effects of oral potassium on blood pressure. Meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials. JAMA 1997;277:1624-32. PubMed
- Phillips, C. O., Kashani, A., Ko, D. K., Francis, G., and Krumholz, H. M. Adverse effects of combination angiotensin II receptor blockers plus angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors for left ventricular dysfunction: a quantitative review of data from ra DOI
- Altieri, P. I., Herrero, C., Suero, R., and Ortiz, A. Bleeding duodenal ulcer in a patient taking slow-releasing potassium tablets. Bol.Asoc.Med P.R. 1977;69(8):276.
- Raf, L. E. Enteric-coated potassium chloride tablets and ulcer of the small intestine. Acta Chir Scand Suppl 1967;(374):1-87.
- Potassium chloride oral solution [package insert]. Allentown, PA: Lehigh Valley Technologies, Inc.; 2014.
- Potassium chloride injection [package insert]. Lake Forest, IL: Hospira Inc.; 2009.
- Patel RB, Tannenbaum S, Viana-Tejedor A, et al. Serum potassium levels, cardiac arrhythmias, and mortality following non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction or unstable angina: insights from MERLIN-TIMI 36. Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care 2017 Feb;6(1):1 PubMed
- Malta D, Arcand J, Ravindran A, Floras V, Allard JP, Newton GE. Adequate intake of potassium does not cause hyperkalemia in hypertensive individuals taking medications that antagonize the renin angiotensin aldosterone system. Am J Clin Nutr 2016 Oct;104(4 PubMed
- Keskin M, Kaya A, Tatlisu MA, et al. The effect of serum potassium level on in-hospital and long-term mortality in ST elevation myocardial infarction. Int J cardiol. 2016 Oct 15;221:505-10.
- Stallings VA, Harrison M, Oria M; Committee to Review the Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium, Food and Nutrition Board, Health and Medicine Division, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Washington (DC): National Acad
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