Lynparza and Hypokalemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypokalemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Lynparza (olaparib), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Oxazepam, and have Ovarian cancer.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypokalemia when taking Lynparza. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12,309 people who have side effects when taking Lynparza from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lynparza?

Lynparza has active ingredients of olaparib. eHealthMe is studying from 12,322 Lynparza users. Check the latest studies of Lynparza.

What is Hypokalemia?

Hypokalemia (low potassium) is found to be associated with 2,096 drugs and 3,091 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypokalemia.

On Jul, 06, 2026

12,309 people reported to have side effects when taking Lynparza.
Among them, 18 people (0.15%) have Hypokalemia.

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Lynparza when they have Hypokalemia? *

What is the gender of people who have Hypokalemia when taking Lynparza? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Hypokalemia when taking Lynparza? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lynparza? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypokalemia? *

Hyponatremia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration): 6 people, 33.33%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 6 people, 33.33%
Poisoning Deliberate: 6 people, 33.33%
Electrocardiogram Qt Prolonged: 6 people, 33.33%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 5 people, 27.78%
Pericardial Effusion (fluid around the heart): 4 people, 22.22%
Hypomagnesaemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of magnesium in the blood): 4 people, 22.22%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 4 people, 22.22%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 4 people, 22.22%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 3 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Ovarian Cancer (cancer of ovary): 6 people, 33.33%
Poisoning Deliberate: 5 people, 27.78%
Pain: 2 people, 11.11%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 2 people, 11.11%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 5.56%
Ovarian Cancer Stage Iii: 1 person, 5.56%
Mesothelioma (rare type of cancer that occurs in the thin layer of cells lining the body's internal organs, known as the mesothelium): 1 person, 5.56%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Hypokalemia:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Hypokalemia:

Hypokalemia (3,091 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Izgi C, Erdem G, Mansuroglu D, Kurtoglu N, Kara M, Gunesdogdu F, "Severe hypokalemia probably associated with sertraline use", Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 2014 Jan .
Izgi C, Erdem G, Mansuroglu D, Kurtoglu N, Kara M, Gunesdogdu F, "Severe hypokalemia probably associated with sertraline use", Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on olaparib (the active ingredients of Lynparza) and Lynparza (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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