Potassium and Serotonin syndrome - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Serotonin syndrome is reported as a side effect among people who take Potassium (potassium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Acetaminophen, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Serotonin syndrome 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 Serotonin syndrome?

Serotonin syndrome (occurs when two drugs that affect the body's level of serotonin are taken together at the same time) is found to be associated with 714 drugs and 1,200 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Serotonin syndrome.

On Jul, 30, 2026

58,337 people reported to have side effects when taking Potassium.
Among them, 31 people (0.05%) have Serotonin syndrome.

Could Potassium cause Serotonin syndrome?

Among these 31 people:

How long have people been on Potassium when they have Serotonin syndrome? *

What is the gender of people who have Serotonin syndrome when taking Potassium? *

female: 80.65 %
male: 19.35 %

What is the age of people who have Serotonin syndrome when taking Potassium? *

What are other drugs people take besides Potassium? *

What are other side effects people have besides Serotonin syndrome? *

Confusional State: 9 people, 29.03%
Fever: 9 people, 29.03%
Dermatitis Contact (skin reaction (dermatitis) resulting from exposure to allergens): 7 people, 22.58%
Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss): 7 people, 22.58%
Rashes (redness): 7 people, 22.58%
Infusion Site Extravasation (flow of (blood or lymph) from infusion site): 7 people, 22.58%
Consciousness - Decreased: 7 people, 22.58%
Poor Venous Access: 7 people, 22.58%
Pneumonia: 7 people, 22.58%
Peripheral Swelling: 7 people, 22.58%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 13 people, 41.94%
Immunodeficiency: 7 people, 22.58%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 22.58%
Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 7 people, 22.58%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 4 people, 12.90%
Pain: 3 people, 9.68%
Parkinson's Disease: 2 people, 6.45%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 6.45%
Nausea And Vomiting: 2 people, 6.45%
Weight Decreased: 2 people, 6.45%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Serotonin syndrome:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Serotonin syndrome:

Serotonin syndrome (1,200 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Behnoush B, Memarian A, Teimoory M, "Naltrexone Induced Serotonin Syndrome", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2013 Apr .
Behnoush B, Memarian A, Teimoory M, "Naltrexone Induced Serotonin Syndrome", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2013 Apr .

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

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