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

Summary:

Hyperkalemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Glycopyrrolate (glycopyrrolate), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lasix, and have Hypercalcaemia of malignancy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hyperkalemia when taking Glycopyrrolate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,510 people who have side effects when taking Glycopyrrolate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Glycopyrrolate?

Glycopyrrolate has active ingredients of glycopyrrolate. It is often used in hyperhidrosis. eHealthMe is studying from 5,599 Glycopyrrolate users. Check the latest studies of Glycopyrrolate.

What is Hyperkalemia?

Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney) is found to be associated with 1,951 drugs and 2,942 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperkalemia.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

5,510 people reported to have side effects when taking Glycopyrrolate.
Among them, 35 people (0.64%) have Hyperkalemia.

Could Glycopyrrolate cause Hyperkalemia?

Among these 35 people:

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

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

female: 50 %
male: 50 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Glycopyrrolate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hyperkalemia? *

Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 14 people, 40.00%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 13 people, 37.14%
Cardiac Arrest: 13 people, 37.14%
Pseudomonas Infection (pseudomonas infection is caused by a bacterium, pseudomonas aeruginosa): 12 people, 34.29%
Dilatation Ventricular: 12 people, 34.29%
Anaemia Of Chronic Disease: 12 people, 34.29%
Bleeding Disorders: 11 people, 31.43%
Chronic Renal Failure (kidney failure): 11 people, 31.43%
Pulmonary Congestion (congestion in the lungs): 11 people, 31.43%
Pulmonary Oedema (fluid accumulation in the lungs): 11 people, 31.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 10 people, 28.57%
Hypercalcaemia Of Malignancy (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood with cancer): 10 people, 28.57%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 6 people, 17.14%
Hypercalcaemia (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood): 5 people, 14.29%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 5.71%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 2 people, 5.71%
Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (spreadable kidney cell tumour): 2 people, 5.71%
Enlarged Prostate: 1 person, 2.86%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 1 person, 2.86%
Calcium Deficiency (lack of calcium): 1 person, 2.86%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

D'souza S, Gowler V, "Glycopyrrolate‐induced respiratory arrest: an unusual side effect", Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, 2015 Mar .
D'souza S, Gowler V, "Glycopyrrolate‐induced respiratory arrest: an unusual side effect", Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, 2015 Mar .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on glycopyrrolate (the active ingredients of Glycopyrrolate) and Glycopyrrolate (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?

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