Klor-con and Metabolic encephalopathy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Metabolic encephalopathy is reported as a side effect among people who take Klor-con (potassium chloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Furosemide, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Metabolic encephalopathy when taking Klor-con. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 27,036 people who have side effects when taking Klor-con from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Klor-con?

Klor-con has active ingredients of potassium chloride. It is often used in hypokalemia. eHealthMe is studying from 27,547 Klor-con users. Check the latest studies of Klor-con.

What is Metabolic encephalopathy?

Metabolic encephalopathy (disorder or disease of the brain due to the body's disability to use energy) is found to be associated with 549 drugs and 591 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Metabolic encephalopathy.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

27,036 people reported to have side effects when taking Klor-con.
Among them, 33 people (0.12%) have Metabolic encephalopathy.

Could Klor-con cause Metabolic encephalopathy?

Among these 33 people:

What is the gender of people who have Metabolic encephalopathy when taking Klor-con? *

female: 54.55 %
male: 45.45 %

What is the age of people who have Metabolic encephalopathy when taking Klor-con? *

What are other drugs people take besides Klor-con? *

Furosemide: 12 people, 36.36%
Miralax: 10 people, 30.30%
Cymbalta: 10 people, 30.30%
Lyrica: 9 people, 27.27%
Bystolic: 8 people, 24.24%
Acetaminophen: 8 people, 24.24%
Citalopram Hydrobromide: 7 people, 21.21%
Prilosec: 7 people, 21.21%
Tramadol: 7 people, 21.21%
Seroquel: 7 people, 21.21%

What are other side effects people have besides Metabolic encephalopathy? *

Weakness: 11 people, 33.33%
Confusional State: 10 people, 30.30%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 8 people, 24.24%
Pneumonia: 8 people, 24.24%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 7 people, 21.21%
Hypercalcaemia (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood): 6 people, 18.18%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 6 people, 18.18%
Acute Kidney Failure: 6 people, 18.18%
Leukocytosis (increased white blood cells): 6 people, 18.18%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 5 people, 15.15%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 10 people, 30.30%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 8 people, 24.24%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 8 people, 24.24%
Back Pain: 7 people, 21.21%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 7 people, 21.21%
Pain: 5 people, 15.15%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 4 people, 12.12%
Bone Loss: 4 people, 12.12%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 4 people, 12.12%
Enlarged Prostate: 4 people, 12.12%

* 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 potassium chloride (the active ingredients of Klor-con) and Klor-con (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?

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