| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low potassium (hypokalemia) | 263 | 53 | |
| Increase effect of another treatment | 56 | 17 | |
| General health | 39 | 6 | |
| Treat side effects of another treatment | 8 | 6 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 7 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Stomach pain | 2 | |
| Chest tightness | 1 | |
| Lightheadedness | 1 | |
| Nausea | 1 | |
| Shortness of breath (dyspnea) | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 10 | |
| None | 84 |
Member evaluations
TexasDad
evaluated on Jan 15, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Increase effect of another treatment: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
20yearsufferer
evaluated on Feb 12, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for edema/replacement when taking water pills: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
helpmeifyoucan
evaluated on Nov 30, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for low potassium (hypokalemia): Can't tell
- Side effects: None