Potassium and Blood glucose fluctuation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Blood glucose fluctuation is reported as a side effect among people who take Potassium (potassium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Lasix, and have Type 2 diabetes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Blood glucose fluctuation when taking Potassium. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 58,337 people who have side effects when taking Potassium from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Potassium?

Potassium has active ingredients of potassium. It is often used in hypokalemia. eHealthMe is studying from 59,147 Potassium users. Check the latest studies of Potassium.

What is Blood glucose fluctuation?

Blood glucose fluctuation is found to be associated with 635 drugs and 826 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Blood glucose fluctuation.

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On Aug, 23, 2026

58,337 people reported to have side effects when taking Potassium.
Among them, 57 people (0.1%) have Blood glucose fluctuation.

Could Potassium cause Blood glucose fluctuation?

Among these 57 people:

What is the gender of people who have Blood glucose fluctuation when taking Potassium? *

female: 64.15 %
male: 35.85 %

What is the age of people who have Blood glucose fluctuation when taking Potassium? *

What are other drugs people take besides Potassium? *

What are other side effects people have besides Blood glucose fluctuation? *

Blood Glucose Increased: 14 people, 24.56%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 14 people, 24.56%
Weight Decreased: 13 people, 22.81%
Drug Ineffective: 13 people, 22.81%
Diabetes: 12 people, 21.05%
Weakness: 12 people, 21.05%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 19.30%
Memory Loss: 9 people, 15.79%
Dizziness: 9 people, 15.79%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 9 people, 15.79%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Type 2 Diabetes: 18 people, 31.58%
High Blood Cholesterol: 7 people, 12.28%
Cushing's Syndrome (obesity, a rounded face, increased fat): 5 people, 8.77%
Abdominal Discomfort: 4 people, 7.02%
Cardiac Disorder: 4 people, 7.02%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 7.02%
Gastrointestinal Infection (infection of stomach and intestine): 4 people, 7.02%
Hearing Loss: 4 people, 7.02%
Hepatic Cirrhosis (chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrosis, scar tissue): 4 people, 7.02%
Diabetes: 4 people, 7.02%

* 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) and Potassium (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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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