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Pharmaceutical Drugs. Since magnesium is water soluble, drugs that cause more urination and/or bowel movements can lead to decreased potassium levels. In particular, the main drugs that can lead to low potassium levels are: Diuretics or 'Water Pills. 'Laxatives.
Responses (14) I had foot and leg cramping like that. I have a sleigh bed, and would have to push my feet against the footboard to stop it! I had a hip replaced and it stopped. Low potassium levels can cause muscle cramping, and some medications, in my case cymbalta and bishoporol both deplete my potassium.