Ketamine hydrochloride and Peripheral swelling - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Peripheral swelling is reported as a side effect among people who take Ketamine hydrochloride (ketamine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Gabapentin, and have Primary pulmonary hypertension.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Peripheral swelling when taking Ketamine hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,849 people who have side effects when taking Ketamine hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ketamine hydrochloride?

Ketamine hydrochloride has active ingredients of ketamine hydrochloride. eHealthMe is studying from 1,901 Ketamine hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Ketamine hydrochloride.

What is Peripheral swelling?

Peripheral swelling is found to be associated with 2,182 drugs and 1,743 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Peripheral swelling.

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On Aug, 28, 2026

1,849 people reported to have side effects when taking Ketamine hydrochloride.
Among them, 23 people (1.24%) have Peripheral swelling.

Could Ketamine hydrochloride cause Peripheral swelling?

Among these 23 people:

What is the gender of people who have Peripheral swelling when taking Ketamine hydrochloride? *

female: 73.91 %
male: 26.09 %

What is the age of people who have Peripheral swelling when taking Ketamine hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ketamine hydrochloride? *

Gabapentin: 21 people, 91.30%
Ketoprofen: 20 people, 86.96%
Clonidine: 20 people, 86.96%
Lidocaine Hydrochloride: 20 people, 86.96%
Remodulin: 20 people, 86.96%
Lecithin: 20 people, 86.96%
Amitriptyline Hydrochloride: 18 people, 78.26%
Sodium Chloride: 16 people, 69.57%
Ambrisentan: 10 people, 43.48%
Potassium Chloride: 10 people, 43.48%

What are other side effects people have besides Peripheral swelling? *

Infusion Site Pain: 14 people, 60.87%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 9 people, 39.13%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 34.78%
Infusion Site Swelling: 8 people, 34.78%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 30.43%
Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 30.43%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 7 people, 30.43%
Infusion Site Erythema (reddening of the skin at infusion site): 7 people, 30.43%
Pain In Extremity: 6 people, 26.09%
Cough: 6 people, 26.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 21 people, 91.30%
Anaesthesia: 2 people, 8.70%
Pain: 1 person, 4.35%
Infusion Site Discomfort: 1 person, 4.35%

* 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 ketamine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Ketamine hydrochloride) and Ketamine hydrochloride (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.

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