Kayexalate and Rickets - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Rickets is reported as a side effect among people who take Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene sulfonate), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Magnesium, and have Hyperkalemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Rickets when taking Kayexalate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,995 people who have side effects when taking Kayexalate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Kayexalate?

Kayexalate has active ingredients of sodium polystyrene sulfonate. eHealthMe is studying from 5,004 Kayexalate users. Check the latest studies of Kayexalate.

What is Rickets?

Rickets (softening of bones) is found to be associated with 1,092 drugs and 1,458 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Rickets.

On Jul, 17, 2026

4,995 people reported to have side effects when taking Kayexalate.
Among them, 15 people (0.3%) have Rickets.

Among these 15 people:

What is the gender of people who have Rickets when taking Kayexalate? *

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

What is the age of people who have Rickets when taking Kayexalate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Kayexalate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Rickets? *

Anaemia (lack of blood): 10 people, 66.67%
Acute Kidney Failure: 10 people, 66.67%
Bone Disorder: 9 people, 60.00%
Decreased Interest: 9 people, 60.00%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 9 people, 60.00%
Pain: 9 people, 60.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 9 people, 60.00%
Azotaemia (excess of urea or other nitrogenous compounds in the blood): 9 people, 60.00%
Cough: 9 people, 60.00%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 9 people, 60.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Vena Cava Thrombosis (clotting of the blood in large vein carrying deoxygenated blood into the heart): 4 people, 26.67%
Infection: 4 people, 26.67%
Arterial Disorder: 4 people, 26.67%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 4 people, 26.67%
Depression: 4 people, 26.67%
Device Related Infection: 4 people, 26.67%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 4 people, 26.67%
Fever: 4 people, 26.67%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 26.67%
Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 4 people, 26.67%

* 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 sodium polystyrene sulfonate (the active ingredients of Kayexalate) and Kayexalate (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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