Chloride

Common brands: Klor-Con, Klor-Con M, D-125, Potassium Chloride Extended Release, Potassium Chloride For Oral Solution

Top reporter: Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Llc

Osmotic Laxative [EPC]Potassium Salt [EPC]Loop Diuretic [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]
111,179
Total Reports
46,755
Serious Reports
15,752
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (14.17%)

Patient Demographics

Male
38,620
Female
66,384

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Chloride.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DIARRHOEA 8,036
6.2%
2 DYSPNOEA 7,938
6.1%
3 FATIGUE 7,730
6.0%
4 NAUSEA 7,719
5.9%
5 DEATH 5,590
4.3%
6 PNEUMONIA 5,356
4.1%
7 ASTHENIA 5,002
3.9%
8 HEADACHE 4,885
3.8%
9 DIZZINESS 4,819
3.7%
10 VOMITING 4,780
3.7%
11 PAIN 4,766
3.7%
12 OFF LABEL USE 4,571
3.5%
13 FALL 4,526
3.5%
14 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 4,388
3.4%
15 ANAEMIA 3,647
2.8%
16 WEIGHT DECREASED 3,568
2.7%
17 MALAISE 3,543
2.7%
18 HYPOTENSION 3,507
2.7%
19 PYREXIA 3,479
2.7%
20 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 3,299
2.5%
21 COUGH 3,209
2.5%
22 CONSTIPATION 3,012
2.3%
23 ARTHRALGIA 2,979
2.3%
24 OEDEMA PERIPHERAL 2,965
2.3%
25 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 2,863
2.2%
26 DECREASED APPETITE 2,796
2.2%
27 RENAL FAILURE 2,755
2.1%
28 ABDOMINAL PAIN 2,742
2.1%
29 CARDIAC FAILURE CONGESTIVE 2,654
2.0%
30 RASH 2,640
2.0%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.