The prevention of periodic paralysis is mainly in two areas.
On the one hand, avoiding triggers and maintaining good living and eating habits, including refraining from overly vigorous exercise, overeating, alcohol abuse, overexertion and intense mental stimulation.
On the other hand, active treatment of primary diseases that may cause alterations in blood potassium, such as hyperthyroidism, renal failure and primary aldosteronism, is also beneficial in preventing its occurrence.