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

Summary:

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

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Tinnitus 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 Tinnitus?

Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears) is found to be associated with 1,668 drugs and 3,064 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Tinnitus.

On Aug, 08, 2026

5,706 people reported to have side effects when taking Potassium citrate.
Among them, 31 people (0.54%) have Tinnitus.

Among these 31 people:

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

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

female: 17.86 %
male: 82.14 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Potassium citrate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Tinnitus? *

Weakness: 7 people, 22.58%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 7 people, 22.58%
Memory Loss: 7 people, 22.58%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 7 people, 22.58%
Feeling Abnormal: 6 people, 19.35%
Pain: 6 people, 19.35%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 6 people, 19.35%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 5 people, 16.13%
Muscle Function Loss: 5 people, 16.13%
Metabolic Alkalosis (too much bicarbonate in the blood): 5 people, 16.13%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 6 people, 19.35%
Diabetes: 5 people, 16.13%
Muscle Function Loss: 5 people, 16.13%
Urination - Painful: 4 people, 12.90%
Bladder Disorder: 4 people, 12.90%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 4 people, 12.90%
Bleeding Disorders: 4 people, 12.90%
Blood Disorder: 4 people, 12.90%
Bowel Movement Irregularity: 4 people, 12.90%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 4 people, 12.90%

* 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 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).

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