Potassium citrate and Hypokalemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypokalemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Potassium citrate (potassium citrate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Potassium Chloride, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypokalemia when taking Potassium citrate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,706 people who have side effects when taking Potassium citrate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Potassium citrate?

Potassium citrate has active ingredients of potassium citrate. It is often used in kidney stones. eHealthMe is studying from 5,909 Potassium citrate users. Check the latest studies of Potassium citrate.

What is Hypokalemia?

Hypokalemia (low potassium) is found to be associated with 2,092 drugs and 3,091 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypokalemia.

On Jul, 19, 2026

5,706 people reported to have side effects when taking Potassium citrate.
Among them, 69 people (1.21%) have Hypokalemia.

Could Potassium citrate cause Hypokalemia?

Among these 69 people:

How long have people been on Potassium citrate when they have Hypokalemia? *

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

female: 67.16 %
male: 32.84 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Potassium citrate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypokalemia? *

C-Reactive Protein Increased: 10 people, 14.49%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 10 people, 14.49%
Lymphocyte Count Decreased: 9 people, 13.04%
Diarrhea: 9 people, 13.04%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 9 people, 13.04%
Weakness: 9 people, 13.04%
Protein Urine Present: 9 people, 13.04%
Fever: 9 people, 13.04%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 8 people, 11.59%
Red Blood Cells Urine Positive: 8 people, 11.59%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 14 people, 20.29%
Electrolyte Imbalance: 11 people, 15.94%
Urination - Excessive Volume: 10 people, 14.49%
Sedation: 9 people, 13.04%
Urinary Tract Infection: 6 people, 8.70%
Depression: 5 people, 7.25%
Muscle Function Loss: 5 people, 7.25%
Inflammation: 5 people, 7.25%
Pain: 5 people, 7.25%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 4 people, 5.80%

* 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 potassium citrate (the active ingredients of Potassium citrate) and Potassium citrate (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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