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

Summary:

Urinary retention is reported as a side effect among people who take Potassium citrate (potassium citrate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Vasotec, and have Prostate cancer.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Urinary retention 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 Urinary retention?

Urinary retention (the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder) is found to be associated with 1,567 drugs and 1,742 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Urinary retention.

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On Sep, 04, 2026

5,706 people reported to have side effects when taking Potassium citrate.
Among them, 14 people (0.25%) have Urinary retention.

Could Potassium citrate cause Urinary retention?

Among these 14 people:

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

female: 15.38 %
male: 84.62 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Potassium citrate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Urinary retention? *

Urinary Tract Infection: 6 people, 42.86%
Blood Glucose Increased: 5 people, 35.71%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 35.71%
Blood Potassium Decreased: 5 people, 35.71%
Prostatic Specific Antigen Increased: 4 people, 28.57%
Appetite - Increased (increased appetite is when you want to eat much more often or in larger quantities than your body requires): 4 people, 28.57%
Blood Urea Increased: 4 people, 28.57%
Blood Creatinine Increased: 4 people, 28.57%
Mineral Metabolism Disorder (disease of mineral utilization by body): 2 people, 14.29%
Micturition Urgency (urgency to pass the urine): 2 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Prostate Cancer: 5 people, 35.71%
Diabetes: 3 people, 21.43%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 21.43%
Atherosclerosis (disorder of the arteries): 2 people, 14.29%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 14.29%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 1 person, 7.14%
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): 1 person, 7.14%
Automatic Bladder (nerve impulses between the bladder and the spinal cord remain intact and the bladder can be trained to empty by reflex (spastic) action): 1 person, 7.14%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 7.14%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Urinary retention:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Schattner A, Al-Bewerat A, "Levetiracetam (Keppra), urinary retention and literature search", A fatty cause of renal failure; what is your diagnosis?, 2016 Oct .
Schattner A, Al-Bewerat A, "Levetiracetam (Keppra), urinary retention and literature search", A fatty cause of renal failure; what is your diagnosis?, 2016 Oct .

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?

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