Stop taking potassium supplements and salt substitutes containing potassium
Avoid high-potassium foods such as bananas, oranges, potatoes, tomatoes, avocados, spinach, beans, and dried fruit
Choose lower-potassium foods such as apples, berries, grapes, cabbage, cauliflower, rice, pasta, and white bread
Limit dairy products and coconut water
Check labels for potassium chloride and potassium additives
Drink water only if your doctor has not restricted fluids
Follow any prescribed low-potassium diet exactly
Take all prescribed medications as directed
Contact a doctor promptly if you have kidney disease, diabetes, or take medicines that raise potassium
Seek urgent medical care for weakness, chest pain, palpitations, or trouble breathing