How effective is Valacyclovir Hydrochloride for Herpes Zoster? (a real world drug study)
Summary:
Overall ratings: 3.2/5 Long term ratings: 4/5
This is a phase IV clinical study of how effective Valacyclovir hydrochloride (valacyclovir hydrochloride) is for Herpes zoster and for what kind of people. The study is created by eHealthMe from 22 Valacyclovir hydrochloride users and is updated continuously.
What is Valacyclovir hydrochloride?
Valacyclovir hydrochloride has active ingredients of valacyclovir hydrochloride. It is often used in herpes zoster. eHealthMe is studying from 12,929 Valacyclovir hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Valacyclovir hydrochloride.
What is Herpes zoster?
Herpes zoster is found to be associated with 1,822 drugs and 2,168 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Herpes zoster.
22 people are studied for taking Valacyclovir hydrochloride in Herpes zoster
Overall effectiveness (number of people):

Long term (1+ years) effectiveness (number of people):

Valacyclovir hydrochloride effectiveness for Herpes zoster (number of people):
Overall:
- not at all: 1
- somewhat: 4
- moderate: 9
- high: 6
- very high: 2
Long Term:
- not at all: 0
- somewhat: 0
- moderate: 1
- high: 1
- very high: 1
Gender of people who take Valacyclovir hydrochloride for Herpes zoster *:
- female: 72.73 %
- male: 27.27 %
Age of people who take Valacyclovir hydrochloride for Herpes zoster *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 18.18 %
- 30-39: 13.64 %
- 40-49: 18.18 %
- 50-59: 22.73 %
- 60+: 27.27 %
Who find Valacyclovir Hydrochloride more effective for Herpes Zoster?
Gender of people who take Valacyclovir hydrochloride for Herpes zoster *:
- female: 75 %
- male: 25 %
Age of people who take Valacyclovir hydrochloride for Herpes zoster *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 0.0 %
- 30-39: 12.5 %
- 40-49: 37.5 %
- 50-59: 12.5 %
- 60+: 37.5 %
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Valacyclovir hydrochloride?
- You can start a phase IV clinical trial to monitor Valacyclovir hydrochloride safety and effectiveness.How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Valacyclovir hydrochloride (12,929 reports)
Treatments, associated drugs and conditions:
- Herpes zoster (88,626 reports)
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on valacyclovir hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Valacyclovir hydrochloride) and Valacyclovir hydrochloride (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study neither.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION
WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.
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