Stop taking potassium supplements unless your clinician tells you to continue
Review all medications with your clinician, especially ACE inhibitors, ARBs, spironolactone, eplerenone, amiloride, triamterene, NSAIDs, and some beta blockers
Avoid salt substitutes that contain potassium chloride
Limit high-potassium foods such as bananas, oranges, potatoes, tomatoes, avocados, spinach, beans, nuts, dried fruit, and coconut water
Choose lower-potassium foods such as apples, berries, grapes, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumbers, lettuce, rice, pasta, and white bread
Leach potatoes and other root vegetables before eating
Drain and rinse canned fruits and vegetables
Drink fluids only as directed by your clinician if you have kidney, heart, or fluid restrictions
Treat constipation if present
Follow any kidney diet plan provided by your clinician or dietitian
Get repeat blood tests as recommended to monitor potassium
Seek urgent medical care for chest pain, severe weakness, palpitations, fainting, or trouble breathing