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

Summary:

Hyperkalemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Firmagon (degarelix acetate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Prednisone, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hyperkalemia when taking Firmagon. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,257 people who have side effects when taking Firmagon from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Firmagon?

Firmagon has active ingredients of degarelix acetate. It is often used in prostate cancer. eHealthMe is studying from 3,274 Firmagon users. Check the latest studies of Firmagon.

What is Hyperkalemia?

Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney) is found to be associated with 1,951 drugs and 2,941 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperkalemia.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

3,257 people reported to have side effects when taking Firmagon.
Among them, 24 people (0.74%) have Hyperkalemia.

Among these 24 people:

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

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

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Firmagon? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hyperkalemia? *

Weakness: 2 people, 8.33%
Hypocalcaemia (levels of calcium in blood serum are abnormally low): 2 people, 8.33%
Abdominal Pain: 2 people, 8.33%
Acute Respiratory Failure: 2 people, 8.33%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 2 people, 8.33%
Blood Creatinine Abnormal: 2 people, 8.33%
Blood Urea Abnormal: 2 people, 8.33%
Cardiac Arrest: 2 people, 8.33%
Failure To Thrive (inadequate weight gain and physical growth in children): 2 people, 8.33%
Abdominal Distension: 2 people, 8.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 45.83%
Urination - Excessive At Night: 1 person, 4.17%
Sedation: 1 person, 4.17%
Prostate Cancer Metastatic: 1 person, 4.17%
Pain: 1 person, 4.17%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 1 person, 4.17%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 4.17%
Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 1 person, 4.17%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 1 person, 4.17%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 1 person, 4.17%

* 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 degarelix acetate (the active ingredients of Firmagon) and Firmagon (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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