Veltassa and Hernia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hernia is reported as a side effect among people who take Veltassa (patiromer sorbitex calcium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Fish Oil, and have Hyperkalemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hernia when taking Veltassa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15,647 people who have side effects when taking Veltassa from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Veltassa?

Veltassa has active ingredients of patiromer sorbitex calcium. eHealthMe is studying from 15,649 Veltassa users. Check the latest studies of Veltassa.

What is Hernia?

Hernia (hernia happens when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle) is found to be associated with 1,302 drugs and 1,499 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hernia.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 27, 2026

15,647 people reported to have side effects when taking Veltassa.
Among them, 20 people (0.13%) have Hernia.

Among these 20 people:

How long have people been on Veltassa when they have Hernia? *

What is the gender of people who have Hernia when taking Veltassa? *

female: 40 %
male: 60 %

What is the age of people who have Hernia when taking Veltassa? *

What are other drugs people take besides Veltassa? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hernia? *

Constipation: 4 people, 20.00%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 15.00%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 15.00%
Umbilical Hernia (an outward bulging (protrusion) of the abdominal lining or part of the abdominal organ(s) through the area around the belly button): 2 people, 10.00%
Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 2 people, 10.00%
Productive Cough: 2 people, 10.00%
Weight Decreased: 1 person, 5.00%
Cough: 1 person, 5.00%
Fall: 1 person, 5.00%
Drowsiness: 1 person, 5.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 20 people, 100.00%
Ureteral Disorder: 1 person, 5.00%
Renal Disorder (kidney disease): 1 person, 5.00%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 5.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Hernia (31,430 reports)

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Hernia:

Hernia (1,302 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Hernia:

Hernia (1,499 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on patiromer sorbitex calcium (the active ingredients of Veltassa) and Veltassa (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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