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

Summary:

Oedema 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 Lasix, and have Hyperkalemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Oedema 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 Oedema?

Oedema (fluid collection in tissue) is found to be associated with 2,187 drugs and 2,311 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Oedema.

On Jul, 20, 2026

15,647 people reported to have side effects when taking Veltassa.
Among them, 25 people (0.16%) have Oedema.

Among these 25 people:

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

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

female: 36.36 %
male: 63.64 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Veltassa? *

What are other side effects people have besides Oedema? *

Peripheral Swelling: 4 people, 16.00%
Weight Increased: 3 people, 12.00%
Death: 3 people, 12.00%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 3 people, 12.00%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 3 people, 12.00%
Constipation: 2 people, 8.00%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 2 people, 8.00%
Diarrhea: 2 people, 8.00%
Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 2 people, 8.00%
Drowsiness: 1 person, 4.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 20 people, 80.00%
Blood Disorder: 2 people, 8.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 4.00%
Kidney Stones: 1 person, 4.00%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 1 person, 4.00%
Diarrhea: 1 person, 4.00%
Diabetes: 1 person, 4.00%
Depression: 1 person, 4.00%
Constipation: 1 person, 4.00%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 1 person, 4.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Oedema:

Oedema (2,311 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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