Slow-k and Asthma aggravated - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Asthma aggravated is reported as a side effect among people who take Slow-k (potassium chloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lasix, and have Cardiac failure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Asthma aggravated when taking Slow-k. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,640 people who have side effects when taking Slow-k from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Slow-k?

Slow-k has active ingredients of potassium chloride. It is often used in hypokalemia. eHealthMe is studying from 3,683 Slow-k users. Check the latest studies of Slow-k.

What is Asthma aggravated?

Asthma aggravated is found to be associated with 1,805 drugs and 637 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Asthma aggravated.

On Jul, 14, 2026

3,640 people reported to have side effects when taking Slow-k.
Among them, 24 people (0.66%) have Asthma aggravated.

Among these 24 people:

How long have people been on Slow-k when they have Asthma aggravated? *

What is the gender of people who have Asthma aggravated when taking Slow-k? *

female: 33.33 %
male: 66.67 %

What is the age of people who have Asthma aggravated when taking Slow-k? *

What are other drugs people take besides Slow-k? *

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

Cerebral Infarction (less blood supply to brain resulting tissue damage): 10 people, 41.67%
Ventricular Fibrillation (abnormally irregular heart rhythm): 6 people, 25.00%
Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 6 people, 25.00%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 12.50%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 2 people, 8.33%
Cardio-Respiratory Arrest (sudden dysfunction of heart and lungs): 2 people, 8.33%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 8.33%
Anaphylaxis (serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death): 2 people, 8.33%
Cough: 2 people, 8.33%
Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 8.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cardiac Failure Chronic: 12 people, 50.00%
Cardiac Failure: 12 people, 50.00%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 2 people, 8.33%
Pneumonia: 2 people, 8.33%
Bronchiectasis (abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection): 2 people, 8.33%
Ventricular Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat that originates in one of the lower chambers (the ventricles) of the heart): 1 person, 4.17%
Ventricular Extrasystoles (premature cardiac contraction): 1 person, 4.17%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 4.17%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 4.17%
Prostate Cancer Metastatic: 1 person, 4.17%

* 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 chloride (the active ingredients of Slow-k) and Slow-k (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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