How effective is Slow-k for Potassium - Low (Hypokalemia)? (a real world drug study)
Summary:
Overall ratings: 3.5/5 Long term ratings: 3.6/5
This is a phase IV clinical study of how effective Slow-k (potassium chloride) is for Potassium - low and for what kind of people. The study is created by eHealthMe from 6 Slow-k users and is updated continuously.
What is Slow-k?
Slow-k has active ingredients of potassium chloride. It is often used in hypokalemia. eHealthMe is studying from 3,683 Slow-k users. Check the latest studies of Slow-k.
What is Potassium - low?
Potassium - low is found to be associated with 2,822 drugs and 3,119 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Potassium - low.
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6 people are studied for taking Slow-k in Potassium - low
Overall effectiveness (number of people):

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

Slow-k effectiveness for Potassium - low (number of people):
Overall:
- not at all: 0
- somewhat: 0
- moderate: 4
- high: 1
- very high: 1
Long Term:
- not at all: 0
- somewhat: 0
- moderate: 3
- high: 1
- very high: 1
Gender of people who take Slow-k for Potassium - low *:
- female: 83.33 %
- male: 16.67 %
Age of people who take Slow-k for Potassium - low *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 0.0 %
- 30-39: 0.0 %
- 40-49: 33.33 %
- 50-59: 50.0 %
- 60+: 16.67 %
Who find Slow-k more effective for Potassium - Low?
Gender of people who take Slow-k for Potassium - low *:
- female: 50 %
- male: 50 %
Age of people who take Slow-k for Potassium - low *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 0.0 %
- 30-39: 0.0 %
- 40-49: 50 %
- 50-59: 50 %
- 60+: 0.0 %
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Slow-k?
- You can start a phase IV clinical trial to monitor Slow-k 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 studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Slow-k (3,683 reports)
Treatments, associated drugs and conditions:
- Potassium - low (72,278 reports)
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on potassium chloride (the active ingredients of Slow-k) and Slow-k (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?
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