POTASSIUM for Hypertension: Side Effects & Safety Data
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There are 49 adverse event reports in the FDA FAERS database where POTASSIUM was used for Hypertension.
Most Reported Side Effects for POTASSIUM
| Side Effect | Reports | % | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug ineffective | 1,115 | 9.3% | 117 | 596 |
| Hyperkalaemia | 944 | 7.9% | 124 | 611 |
| Off label use | 789 | 6.6% | 185 | 572 |
| Nausea | 747 | 6.2% | 166 | 492 |
| Dyspnoea | 711 | 5.9% | 134 | 486 |
| Diarrhoea | 690 | 5.8% | 65 | 239 |
| Malaise | 678 | 5.7% | 43 | 396 |
| Abdominal pain | 636 | 5.3% | 148 | 367 |
| Acute kidney injury | 614 | 5.1% | 81 | 409 |
| Vomiting | 588 | 4.9% | 183 | 259 |
| Somnolence | 586 | 4.9% | 130 | 488 |
| Fatigue | 575 | 4.8% | 31 | 180 |
| Dizziness | 512 | 4.3% | 7 | 199 |
| Constipation | 491 | 4.1% | 152 | 377 |
| Pyrexia | 473 | 4.0% | 57 | 372 |
Other Indications for POTASSIUM
Product used for unknown indication (5,115)
Hypokalaemia (1,667)
Blood potassium decreased (404)
Mineral supplementation (363)
Parenteral nutrition (294)
Constipation (159)
Nephrolithiasis (156)
Electrolyte substitution therapy (137)
Cystinuria (111)
Prophylaxis (93)
Other Drugs Used for Hypertension
AMLODIPINE (20,207)
LISINOPRIL (11,824)
RAMIPRIL (10,210)
VALSARTAN (8,956)
LOSARTAN (7,966)
FUROSEMIDE (7,490)
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (7,119)
METOPROLOL (5,918)
OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL (5,702)
BISOPROLOL (5,520)