How effective is Potassium for Hypokalemia? (a real world drug study)
Summary:
Overall ratings: 3.4/5 Long term ratings: 3.6/5
This is a phase IV clinical study of how effective Potassium (potassium) is for Hypokalemia and for what kind of people. The study is created by eHealthMe from 143 Potassium users and is updated continuously.
What is Potassium?
Potassium has active ingredients of potassium. It is often used in hypokalemia. eHealthMe is studying from 59,147 Potassium users. Check the latest studies of Potassium.
What is Hypokalemia?
Hypokalemia (low potassium) is found to be associated with 2,090 drugs and 3,091 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypokalemia.
143 people are studied for taking Potassium in Hypokalemia
Overall effectiveness (number of people):

Long term (1+ years) effectiveness (number of people):

Potassium effectiveness for Hypokalemia (number of people):
Overall:
- not at all: 1
- somewhat: 27
- moderate: 44
- high: 49
- very high: 22
Long Term:
- not at all: 1
- somewhat: 13
- moderate: 26
- high: 38
- very high: 19
Gender of people who take Potassium for Hypokalemia *:
- female: 81.12 %
- male: 18.88 %
Age of people who take Potassium for Hypokalemia *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 1.4 %
- 20-29: 4.2 %
- 30-39: 6.99 %
- 40-49: 20.28 %
- 50-59: 25.87 %
- 60+: 41.26 %
Who find Potassium more effective for Hypokalemia?
Gender of people who take Potassium for Hypokalemia *:
- female: 84.51 %
- male: 15.49 %
Age of people who take Potassium for Hypokalemia *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 1.4100000000000001 %
- 30-39: 4.23 %
- 40-49: 9.86 %
- 50-59: 30.99 %
- 60+: 53.52 %
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Potassium?
- You can start a phase IV clinical trial to monitor Potassium safety and effectiveness.How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Related publications that referenced our studies:
- Izgi C, Erdem G, Mansuroglu D, Kurtoglu N, Kara M, Gunesdogdu F, "Severe hypokalemia probably associated with sertraline use", Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 2014 Jan .
- Izgi C, Erdem G, Mansuroglu D, Kurtoglu N, Kara M, Gunesdogdu F, "Severe hypokalemia probably associated with sertraline use", Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 2014 Jan .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Potassium (59,147 reports)
Treatments, associated drugs and conditions:
- Hypokalemia (72,277 reports)
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on potassium (the active ingredients of Potassium) and Potassium (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study neither.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION
WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.
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