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

Summary:

Hypokalemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Vistaril (hydroxyzine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Seroquel, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypokalemia when taking Vistaril. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,641 people who have side effects when taking Vistaril from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Vistaril?

Vistaril has active ingredients of hydroxyzine hydrochloride. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 9,565 Vistaril users. Check the latest studies of Vistaril.

What is Hypokalemia?

Hypokalemia (low potassium) is found to be associated with 2,086 drugs and 3,091 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypokalemia.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

8,641 people reported to have side effects when taking Vistaril.
Among them, 70 people (0.81%) have Hypokalemia.

Among these 70 people:

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

female: 88.57 %
male: 11.43 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Vistaril? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypokalemia? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 25 people, 35.71%
Back Pain: 23 people, 32.86%
Joint Pain: 21 people, 30.00%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 20 people, 28.57%
Depression: 18 people, 25.71%
Diarrhea: 18 people, 25.71%
Urinary Tract Infection: 18 people, 25.71%
Weakness: 17 people, 24.29%
Dizziness: 17 people, 24.29%
High Blood Pressure: 16 people, 22.86%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 20 people, 28.57%
Depression: 11 people, 15.71%
Sleep Disorder: 10 people, 14.29%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 8 people, 11.43%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 8.57%
Panic Disorder: 5 people, 7.14%
Tachyphrenia (abnormally rapid mental activity): 5 people, 7.14%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 5 people, 7.14%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 7.14%
Nausea And Vomiting: 5 people, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Ate? ?, Arikan MF, Kaplan M, Altay M, "Hydroxyzine induced pancytopenia and petechial rashes: a rare complication", Journal Of Contemporary Medicine, 2017 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 .
Ate? ?, Arikan MF, Kaplan M, Altay M, "Hydroxyzine induced pancytopenia and petechial rashes: a rare complication", Journal Of Contemporary Medicine, 2017 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 hydroxyzine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Vistaril) and Vistaril (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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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