Citric acid and Cardiogenic shock - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cardiogenic shock is reported as a side effect among people who take Citric acid (alpha hydroxy acids), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Melatonin, and have Blood uric acid increased.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cardiogenic shock when taking Citric acid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 400 people who have side effects when taking Citric acid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Citric acid?

Citric acid has active ingredients of alpha hydroxy acids. eHealthMe is studying from 413 Citric acid users. Check the latest studies of Citric acid.

What is Cardiogenic shock?

Cardiogenic shock (inadequate circulation of blood) is found to be associated with 927 drugs and 1,159 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cardiogenic shock.

On Jul, 14, 2026

400 people reported to have side effects when taking Citric acid.
Among them, 60 people (15.0%) have Cardiogenic shock.

Could Citric acid cause Cardiogenic shock?

Among these 60 people:

What is the gender of people who have Cardiogenic shock when taking Citric acid? *

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

What is the age of people who have Cardiogenic shock when taking Citric acid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Citric acid? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cardiogenic shock? *

General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 60 people, 100.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 60 people, 100.00%
Hyponatremia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration): 59 people, 98.33%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 59 people, 98.33%
Appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix): 58 people, 96.67%
Nausea And Vomiting: 58 people, 96.67%
Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity): 58 people, 96.67%
Abdominal Distension: 58 people, 96.67%
Abdominal Pain: 58 people, 96.67%
Ventricular Fibrillation (abnormally irregular heart rhythm): 58 people, 96.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Iron Deficiency: 60 people, 100.00%
Nausea And Vomiting: 60 people, 100.00%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 60 people, 100.00%
Constipation: 60 people, 100.00%
Diabetes: 60 people, 100.00%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 60 people, 100.00%
Bacterial Infection: 60 people, 100.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 60 people, 100.00%
Ventricular Fibrillation (abnormally irregular heart rhythm): 60 people, 100.00%
Blood Uric Acid Increased: 60 people, 100.00%

* 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 alpha hydroxy acids (the active ingredients of Citric acid) and Citric acid (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).

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