Potassium gluconate and Pruritus aggravated - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pruritus aggravated is reported as a side effect among people who take Potassium gluconate (potassium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Vitamin D3, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pruritus aggravated when taking Potassium gluconate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,817 people who have side effects when taking Potassium gluconate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Potassium gluconate?

Potassium gluconate has active ingredients of potassium. It is often used in hypokalemia. eHealthMe is studying from 2,901 Potassium gluconate users. Check the latest studies of Potassium gluconate.

What is Pruritus aggravated?

Pruritus aggravated (serious severe itching of the skin) is found to be associated with 2,478 drugs and 1,068 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pruritus aggravated.

On Jul, 08, 2026

2,817 people reported to have side effects when taking Potassium gluconate.
Among them, 67 people (2.38%) have Pruritus aggravated.

Could Potassium gluconate cause Pruritus aggravated?

Among these 67 people:

How long have people been on Potassium gluconate when they have Pruritus aggravated? *

What is the gender of people who have Pruritus aggravated when taking Potassium gluconate? *

female: 79.31 %
male: 20.69 %

What is the age of people who have Pruritus aggravated when taking Potassium gluconate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Potassium gluconate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pruritus aggravated? *

Diarrhea: 15 people, 22.39%
Rashes (redness): 13 people, 19.40%
Pain: 11 people, 16.42%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 16.42%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 9 people, 13.43%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 9 people, 13.43%
Dry Skin: 8 people, 11.94%
Memory Loss: 7 people, 10.45%
Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 10.45%
Weakness: 7 people, 10.45%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 6 people, 8.96%
Asthma: 5 people, 7.46%
Polycythaemia Vera (blood disorder in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells): 5 people, 7.46%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 5 people, 7.46%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 5 people, 7.46%
Diabetes: 5 people, 7.46%
High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 5.97%
Dermatitis Atopic (inflammatory, chronically relapsing, non-contagious and pruritic skin disorder): 4 people, 5.97%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 4 people, 5.97%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 4.48%

* 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 (the active ingredients of Potassium gluconate) and Potassium gluconate (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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