Trimethoprim and Potassium Levels: How This Common Antibiotic Can Raise Your Risk of Hyperkalemia
Iain French 19 January 2026 0 Comments

Trimethoprim and Potassium Levels: How This Common Antibiotic Can Raise Your Risk of Hyperkalemia

Trimethoprim, found in Bactrim and Septra, can cause dangerous spikes in potassium levels-even in people with healthy kidneys. Learn who’s at risk, how it happens, and what to ask your doctor before taking it.