Narcolepsy and Hyperkalemia

Summary:

Hyperkalemia is found among people with Narcolepsy, especially for people who are female, 60+ old.

The study analyzes which people have Hyperkalemia with Narcolepsy. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 65 people who have Narcolepsy from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.

What is Narcolepsy?

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally) is found to be associated with 422 drugs and 740 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Narcolepsy.

What is Hyperkalemia?

Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney) is found to be associated with 1,954 drugs and 2,939 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperkalemia.



On Aug, 11, 2026

65 people who have Narcolepsy and Hyperkalemia are studied.

Would you have Hyperkalemia when you have Narcolepsy?

Gender of people who have Narcolepsy and experienced Hyperkalemia *:

  • female: 61.54 %
  • male: 38.46 %

Age of people who have Narcolepsy and experienced Hyperkalemia *:

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 2.94 %
  • 30-39: 8.82 %
  • 40-49: 11.76 %
  • 50-59: 35.29 %
  • 60+: 41.18 %

Common co-existing conditions for these people *:

  1. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 40 people, 61.54%
  2. Drowsiness: 11 people, 16.92%
  3. High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 6.15%
  4. High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 4.62%
  5. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 2 people, 3.08%
  6. Oesophageal Ulcer (ulcer of oesophagus): 2 people, 3.08%
  7. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 3.08%
  8. Hypertonic Bladder (bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate): 2 people, 3.08%
  9. Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 3.08%
  10. Back Injury: 1 person, 1.54%

Common drugs taken by these people *:

  1. Xyrem: 47 people, 72.31%
  2. Nuvigil: 14 people, 21.54%
  3. Adderall: 13 people, 20.00%
  4. Xywav: 12 people, 18.46%
  5. Ritalin: 10 people, 15.38%
  6. Aspirin: 9 people, 13.85%
  7. Xanax: 8 people, 12.31%
  8. Dulera: 7 people, 10.77%
  9. Ventolin Hfa: 7 people, 10.77%
  10. Vitamin D3: 6 people, 9.23%

Common symptoms for these people *:

  1. Fall: 12 people, 18.46%
  2. Blood Creatinine Increased: 9 people, 13.85%
  3. High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 12.31%
  4. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 6 people, 9.23%
  5. White Blood Cell Count Increased: 5 people, 7.69%
  6. Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 5 people, 7.69%
  7. Hospitalisation: 5 people, 7.69%
  8. Urinary Tract Infection: 5 people, 7.69%
  9. Weight Loss: 5 people, 7.69%
  10. Sleep Walking (walking during sleep): 5 people, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How to use the study?

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The study is based on Hyperkalemia and Narcolepsy, and their synonyms.

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