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VELTASSA is a prescription medication used to treat high levels of potassium in your blood (hyperkalemia). It is not known if VELTASSA is safe and effective in children.
Do not take VELTASSA if you are allergic to VELTASSA or any of its ingredients.
Before you take VELTASSA, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
VELTASSA may cause serious side effects, including:
The most common side effects of VELTASSA include: constipation, low levels of magnesium, diarrhea, nausea, stomach-area (abdominal) discomfort, and gas.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. These are not all of the possible side effects of VELTASSA. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
The risk information provided here is not comprehensive and does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical condition or treatment. To learn more about VELTASSA, talk with your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Please click here for full Prescribing Information.
The symptoms of high potassium can be hard to notice. In fact, high potassium is usually only found during blood work that’s being done for other reasons. But if high potassium is not detected and levels become too high, the risks for serious health issues can increase.
Please check with your physician or healthcare provider before making any medication, diet, or lifestyle changes.
Symptoms of high potassium may vary, so speak with your doctor about any symptoms that bother you. Don’t wait for the warning signs to get help. Talk to your doctor about options for managing your high potassium.
Learn more about VELTASSAHigh potassium usually has no symptoms or only vague symptoms, and it’s typically only found during routine blood work. That’s why high potassium often goes undetected until health problems occur. Be sure to meet with your doctor regularly.
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Sign upVELTASSA is a prescription medication used to treat high levels of potassium in your blood (hyperkalemia). It is not known if VELTASSA is safe and effective in children.
Do not take VELTASSA if you are allergic to VELTASSA or any of its ingredients.
Before you take VELTASSA, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
VELTASSA may cause serious side effects, including:
The most common side effects of VELTASSA include: constipation, low levels of magnesium, diarrhea, nausea, stomach-area (abdominal) discomfort, and gas.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. These are not all of the possible side effects of VELTASSA. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
The risk information provided here is not comprehensive and does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical condition or treatment. To learn more about VELTASSA, talk with your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Please click here for full Prescribing Information.
VELTASSA is a prescription medication used to treat high levels of potassium in your blood (hyperkalemia). It is not known if VELTASSA is safe and effective in children.
Do not take VELTASSA if you are allergic to VELTASSA or any of its ingredients.
Before you take VELTASSA, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
VELTASSA may cause serious side effects, including:
The most common side effects of VELTASSA include: constipation, low levels of magnesium, diarrhea, nausea, stomach-area (abdominal) discomfort, and gas.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. These are not all of the possible side effects of VELTASSA. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
The risk information provided here is not comprehensive and does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical condition or treatment. To learn more about VELTASSA, talk with your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Please click here for full Prescribing Information.