Bifido and Hyperkalemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hyperkalemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Bifido (bifidobacteria), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Vitamin B12, and have Chronic myeloid leukaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hyperkalemia when taking Bifido. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,015 people who have side effects when taking Bifido from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Bifido?

Bifido has active ingredients of bifidobacteria. eHealthMe is studying from 5,030 Bifido users. Check the latest studies of Bifido.

What is Hyperkalemia?

Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney) is found to be associated with 1,983 drugs and 2,913 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperkalemia.

On Dec, 24, 2025

5,015 people reported to have side effects when taking Bifido.
Among them, 35 people (0.7%) have Hyperkalemia.

Among these 35 people:

How long have people been on Bifido when they have Hyperkalemia? *

What is the gender of people who have Hyperkalemia when taking Bifido? *

female: 58.82 %
male: 41.18 %

What is the age of people who have Hyperkalemia when taking Bifido? *

What are other drugs people take besides Bifido? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hyperkalemia? *

Diarrhea: 19 people, 54.29%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 17 people, 48.57%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 17 people, 48.57%
Rashes (redness): 16 people, 45.71%
Dizziness: 15 people, 42.86%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 15 people, 42.86%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 15 people, 42.86%
Nausea And Vomiting: 15 people, 42.86%
Weakness: 15 people, 42.86%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 15 people, 42.86%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (long lasting type of cancer that starts in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow and invades the blood): 13 people, 37.14%
Folate Deficiency (lack of folic acid): 9 people, 25.71%
Vitamin B12 Deficiency: 9 people, 25.71%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 14.29%
Constipation: 3 people, 8.57%
Pneumonia: 3 people, 8.57%
Short-Bowel Syndrome (a condition in which the body cannot absorb enough fluids and nutrients because part of the small intestine is missing): 2 people, 5.71%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 5.71%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 5.71%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 2 people, 5.71%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on bifidobacteria (the active ingredients of Bifido) and Bifido (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.

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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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