I have been taking potassium for a couple of years, was going into surgery on last tuesday, and they didn't do it because I forgot to take the forty milagrams, that I take a day. I take 50 milagrams of a water pill, so I am now takeing three of the potassium pills which brings it up to 60 mils now, so I can have surgery this coming tues. Also my level was at a 2.5 and should be at a 4. Now the left side of my face is alittle numb, so am I taking to much now? And I am also eating potassium foods.I also feel alittle light headed. What the heck?