| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low potassium (hypokalemia) | 73 | 27 | |
| General health | 66 | 19 | |
| Cramps in calf muscles | 65 | 32 | |
| Increase effect of another treatment | 25 | 1 | |
| Muscle cramps | 16 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Acid reflux | 2 | |
| Cramps in legs | 1 | |
| Heartburn | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Pain in veins during infusion | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 81 |
Member evaluations
papaw perry
evaluated on Jan 15, 2000
- Perceived effectiveness for cramps: Moderate
- Side effects: None
jmscout
evaluated on Sep 17, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for cramps in calf muscles: Major
- Side effects: None