Klor-con and Peripheral neuropathy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Peripheral neuropathy is reported as a side effect among people who take Klor-con (potassium chloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Lasix, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Peripheral neuropathy 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 Peripheral neuropathy?

Peripheral neuropathy (damage to nerves of the peripheral nervous system) is found to be associated with 503 drugs and 879 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Peripheral neuropathy.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

27,036 people reported to have side effects when taking Klor-con.
Among them, 16 people (0.06%) have Peripheral neuropathy.

Could Klor-con cause Peripheral neuropathy?

Among these 16 people:

What is the gender of people who have Peripheral neuropathy when taking Klor-con? *

female: 46.67 %
male: 53.33 %

What is the age of people who have Peripheral neuropathy when taking Klor-con? *

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

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

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 18.75%
Depression: 3 people, 18.75%
Rhabdomyolysis (a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle tissue breaks down): 3 people, 18.75%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 3 people, 18.75%
Heart Attack: 3 people, 18.75%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 2 people, 12.50%
Pain In Jaw: 2 people, 12.50%
Pain: 2 people, 12.50%
Oral Pain: 2 people, 12.50%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 2 people, 12.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rhabdomyolysis (a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle tissue breaks down): 2 people, 12.50%
Prostate Cancer Metastatic: 2 people, 12.50%
Prostate Cancer: 2 people, 12.50%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 12.50%
Diabetes: 2 people, 12.50%
Depression: 2 people, 12.50%
Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel): 1 person, 6.25%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 6.25%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 6.25%
Joint Pain: 1 person, 6.25%

* 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?

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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