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Probiotic and Veltassa drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Probiotic (bacillus coagulans) and Veltassa (patiromer sorbitex calcium). Common drug interactions include renal injury among females and death among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Probiotic and Veltassa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 83 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Probiotic?

Probiotic has active ingredients of bacillus coagulans. It is often used in irritable bowel syndrome. eHealthMe is studying from 22,461 Probiotic users. Check the latest studies of Probiotic.

What is Veltassa?

Veltassa has active ingredients of patiromer sorbitex calcium. eHealthMe is studying from 15,649 Veltassa users. Check the latest studies of Veltassa.

On Jul, 13, 2026

83 people who take Probiotic and Veltassa together, and have interactions are studied.

Probiotic and Veltassa drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Probiotic and Veltassa, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Renal injury (kidney injury)
  2. Urinary tract infection
  3. Diarrhoea
  4. Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus)
  5. Fracture
  6. Gastrointestinal disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract)
  7. Influenza
  8. Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx)
  9. Pneumonia
  10. Renal disorder (kidney disease)

male:

  1. Death
  2. Abdominal distension
  3. Dry throat
  4. Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body)
  5. Lip dry
  6. Renal disorder (kidney disease)
  7. Skin disorder (skin disease)
  8. Weight increased
  9. Abdominal discomfort
  10. Abdominal pain

What are the common drug interactions of Probiotic and Veltassa, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Chronic kidney disease
  2. Renal injury (kidney injury)
  3. Urinary tract infection

50-59:

  1. Hypokalaemia (low potassium)

60+:

  1. Diarrhoea
  2. Death
  3. Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus)
  4. Fracture
  5. Gastrointestinal disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract)
  6. Headache (pain in head)
  7. Hospitalisation
  8. Influenza
  9. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  10. Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 78 people, 93.98%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all drug interactions of Probiotic and Veltassa:

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Browse all side effects of Probiotic:

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Browse all interactions between Probiotic and drugs from A to Z:

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Browse all interactions between Veltassa and drugs from A to Z:

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on bacillus coagulans and patiromer sorbitex calcium (the active ingredients of Probiotic and Veltassa, respectively), and Probiotic and Veltassa (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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.

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).

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