Rocaltrol and Blood parathyroid hormone increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Blood parathyroid hormone increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Rocaltrol (calcitriol), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Parsabiv, and have Hyperparathyroidism secondary.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Blood parathyroid hormone increased when taking Rocaltrol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 7,521 people who have side effects when taking Rocaltrol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Rocaltrol?

Rocaltrol has active ingredients of calcitriol. It is often used in hypoparathyroidism. eHealthMe is studying from 7,562 Rocaltrol users. Check the latest studies of Rocaltrol.

What is Blood parathyroid hormone increased?

Blood parathyroid hormone increased is found to be associated with 271 drugs and 435 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Blood parathyroid hormone increased.

On Jul, 16, 2026

7,521 people reported to have side effects when taking Rocaltrol.
Among them, 40 people (0.53%) have Blood parathyroid hormone increased.

Could Rocaltrol cause Blood parathyroid hormone increased?

Among these 40 people:

How long have people been on Rocaltrol when they have Blood parathyroid hormone increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Blood parathyroid hormone increased when taking Rocaltrol? *

female: 47.22 %
male: 52.78 %

What is the age of people who have Blood parathyroid hormone increased when taking Rocaltrol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Rocaltrol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Blood parathyroid hormone increased? *

Blood Calcium Decreased: 7 people, 17.50%
Drug Ineffective: 6 people, 15.00%
Hypercalcaemia (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood): 4 people, 10.00%
Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Nos Increased: 4 people, 10.00%
Blood Magnesium Decreased: 3 people, 7.50%
Hyperphosphataemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally elevated level of phosphate in the blood): 3 people, 7.50%
Dry Skin: 2 people, 5.00%
Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased: 2 people, 5.00%
Knee Deformity (functional disability of knee): 2 people, 5.00%
Joint Pain: 2 people, 5.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hyperparathyroidism Secondary (an abnormally high concentration of parathyroid hormone in the blood, resulting in weakening of the bones through loss of calcium-secondary): 8 people, 20.00%
Chronic Renal Failure (kidney failure): 5 people, 12.50%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 7.50%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 7.50%
Body Height Below Normal: 2 people, 5.00%
Chronic Kidney Disease: 2 people, 5.00%
Hyperphosphataemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally elevated level of phosphate in the blood): 2 people, 5.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 5.00%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 2.50%
Growth Hormone Deficiency: 1 person, 2.50%

* 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 calcitriol (the active ingredients of Rocaltrol) and Rocaltrol (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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