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

Summary:

Hypokalemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Patanol (olopatadine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Aspirin, and have Atrial fibrillation/flutter.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypokalemia when taking Patanol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,294 people who have side effects when taking Patanol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Patanol?

Patanol has active ingredients of olopatadine hydrochloride. It is often used in allergies. eHealthMe is studying from 5,339 Patanol users. Check the latest studies of Patanol.

What is Hypokalemia?

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

On Jul, 19, 2026

5,294 people reported to have side effects when taking Patanol.
Among them, 28 people (0.53%) have Hypokalemia.

Among these 28 people:

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

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

female: 92.86 %
male: 7.14 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Patanol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypokalemia? *

Weakness: 16 people, 57.14%
Dizziness: 15 people, 53.57%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 11 people, 39.29%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 11 people, 39.29%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 11 people, 39.29%
Chest Pain: 10 people, 35.71%
Fall: 10 people, 35.71%
Enlarged Heart: 10 people, 35.71%
Stress And Anxiety: 10 people, 35.71%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 10 people, 35.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 8 people, 28.57%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 17.86%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 10.71%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 3 people, 10.71%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 2 people, 7.14%
Hyperuricaemia (level of uric acid in the blood that is abnormally high): 2 people, 7.14%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 7.14%
Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 2 people, 7.14%
Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss): 2 people, 7.14%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 2 people, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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 olopatadine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Patanol) and Patanol (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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