Phosphate Laxative Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Abdominal Bloating
  • High Amount Of Phosphate In The Blood
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Nausea

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Ulceration Of The Colon

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Throat Tightness
  • A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • Acidosis, A High Level Of Acid In The Blood
  • Acute Kidney Failure
  • An Increased Sodium Level In The Blood
  • Bronchospastic Lung Disease
  • Decreased Kidney Function
  • Dehydration
  • Increased Calcium In The Kidneys
  • Low Amount Of Calcium In The Blood
  • Seizures
  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Skin Rash
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Hives
  • Itching

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