Strattera and Hypokalemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypokalemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Strattera (atomoxetine hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Lexapro, and have Diarrhea.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypokalemia when taking Strattera. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 27,428 people who have side effects when taking Strattera from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Strattera?

Strattera has active ingredients of atomoxetine hydrochloride. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 29,324 Strattera users. Check the latest studies of Strattera.

What is Hypokalemia?

Hypokalemia (low potassium) is found to be associated with 2,088 drugs and 3,091 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypokalemia.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 24, 2026

27,428 people reported to have side effects when taking Strattera.
Among them, 14 people (0.05%) have Hypokalemia.

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Strattera when they have Hypokalemia? *

What is the gender of people who have Hypokalemia when taking Strattera? *

female: 28.57 %
male: 71.43 %

What is the age of people who have Hypokalemia when taking Strattera? *

What are other drugs people take besides Strattera? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypokalemia? *

Acute Kidney Failure: 4 people, 28.57%
Urinary Tract Infection: 4 people, 28.57%
Confusional State: 4 people, 28.57%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 28.57%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 28.57%
Hypomagnesaemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of magnesium in the blood): 3 people, 21.43%
Reflux Nephropathy (when urine goes back up the wrong way from the bladder towards the kidney): 3 people, 21.43%
Pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx, causing a sore throat): 3 people, 21.43%
Nephrotic Syndrome (kidney disease with proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and oedema): 3 people, 21.43%
Nephrocalcinosis (a condition in which calcium levels in the kidneys are increased): 3 people, 21.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 21.43%
Renal Disorder (kidney disease): 3 people, 21.43%
Pain: 3 people, 21.43%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 3 people, 21.43%
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: 3 people, 21.43%
Incontinence (lack of moderation or self-control): 3 people, 21.43%
Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 21.43%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 21.43%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 3 people, 21.43%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 21.43%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Hypokalemia:

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Hypokalemia (3,091 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Izgi C, Erdem G, Mansuroglu D, Kurtoglu N, Kara M, Gunesdogdu F, "Severe hypokalemia probably associated with sertraline use", Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 2014 Jan .
Izgi C, Erdem G, Mansuroglu D, Kurtoglu N, Kara M, Gunesdogdu F, "Severe hypokalemia probably associated with sertraline use", Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on atomoxetine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Strattera) and Strattera (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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