Zemplar and Blood potassium abnormal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Blood potassium abnormal is reported as a side effect among people who take Zemplar (paricalcitol), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Humira, and have Hyperparathyroidism secondary.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Blood potassium abnormal when taking Zemplar. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15,456 people who have side effects when taking Zemplar from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zemplar?

Zemplar has active ingredients of paricalcitol. It is often used in kidney disease. eHealthMe is studying from 15,494 Zemplar users. Check the latest studies of Zemplar.

What is Blood potassium abnormal?

Blood potassium abnormal is found to be associated with 443 drugs and 428 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Blood potassium abnormal.

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On Aug, 29, 2026

15,456 people reported to have side effects when taking Zemplar.
Among them, 24 people (0.16%) have Blood potassium abnormal.

Could Zemplar cause Blood potassium abnormal?

Among these 24 people:

How long have people been on Zemplar when they have Blood potassium abnormal? *

What is the gender of people who have Blood potassium abnormal when taking Zemplar? *

female: 50 %
male: 50 %

What is the age of people who have Blood potassium abnormal when taking Zemplar? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zemplar? *

What are other side effects people have besides Blood potassium abnormal? *

Blood Phosphorus Abnormal: 15 people, 62.50%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 20.83%
Hypophagia (reduced food intake): 5 people, 20.83%
Catheter Site Infection (infection at the site of insertion): 4 people, 16.67%
Hypersensitivity: 4 people, 16.67%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 4 people, 16.67%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 16.67%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 4 people, 16.67%
Parathyroid Disorder: 4 people, 16.67%
Feeling Hot: 4 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hyperparathyroidism Secondary (an abnormally high concentration of parathyroid hormone in the blood, resulting in weakening of the bones through loss of calcium-secondary): 15 people, 62.50%
Chronic Kidney Disease: 13 people, 54.17%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 8.33%
Pain: 1 person, 4.17%
Joint Pain: 1 person, 4.17%
Hyperparathyroidism (an abnormally high concentration of parathyroid hormone in the blood, resulting in weakening of the bones through loss of calcium): 1 person, 4.17%
Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 1 person, 4.17%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 1 person, 4.17%
Blood Phosphorus Abnormal: 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 paricalcitol (the active ingredients of Zemplar) and Zemplar (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?

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