Acyclovir and Pyridium drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Acyclovir (acyclovir) and Pyridium (phenazopyridine hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include pain among females.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Acyclovir and Pyridium. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 19 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Acyclovir?

Acyclovir has active ingredients of acyclovir. It is often used in herpes simplex. eHealthMe is studying from 54,961 Acyclovir users. Check the latest studies of Acyclovir.

What is Pyridium?

Pyridium has active ingredients of phenazopyridine hydrochloride. It is often used in urinary tract infection. eHealthMe is studying from 1,841 Pyridium users. Check the latest studies of Pyridium.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

19 people who take Acyclovir and Pyridium together, and have interactions are studied.

Acyclovir and Pyridium drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Acyclovir and Pyridium, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Pain
  2. Anxiety
  3. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  4. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
  5. Rash
  6. Swelling
  7. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development)
  8. Abdominal pain
  9. Amnesia (deficit in memory caused by brain damage, disease, or psychological trauma)
  10. Arthralgia (joint pain)

male:

n/a

What are the common drug interactions of Acyclovir and Pyridium, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

  1. Metastases to spine (cancer spreads to spine)
  2. Metastases to thorax (cancer spreads to thorax)
  3. Micturition urgency (urgency to pass the urine)
  4. Muscle strain (an injury to a muscle in which the muscle fibres tear)
  5. Musculoskeletal chest pain (pain in chest muscle or nerve or bones)
  6. Musculoskeletal pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves)
  7. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  8. Neck pain
  9. Neoplasm progression (growth of tumour)
  10. Oral pain

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

  1. Diabetic ketoacidosis (diabetic ketoacidosis (dka) is high concentrations of ketone bodies)
  2. Hyponatraemia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration)
  3. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development)
  4. Lymphoma (cancer that begins in immune system cells)
  5. Platelet count decreased
  6. Vaginal haemorrhage (vaginal bleeding)
  7. White blood cell count increased
  8. Maculopathy (a condition or disease of the macula, the small spot in the retina where vision is keenest)
  9. Retinal dystrophy (progressive weakness and wasting of the retina)

60+:

  1. Death
  2. Dry skin
  3. Swelling
  4. Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely)
  5. Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath)
  6. Breast cancer
  7. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  8. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  9. Oxygen saturation decreased
  10. Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 5 people, 26.32%
  2. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 21.05%
  3. Asthma: 3 people, 15.79%
  4. Pain: 3 people, 15.79%
  5. Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): 2 people, 10.53%
  6. Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 2 people, 10.53%
  7. Constipation: 2 people, 10.53%
  8. Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 2 people, 10.53%
  9. Oropharyngeal Pain: 2 people, 10.53%
  10. Post Herpetic Neuralgia (neuralgia caused by the varicella zoster virus): 2 people, 10.53%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on acyclovir and phenazopyridine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Acyclovir and Pyridium, respectively), and Acyclovir and Pyridium (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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.

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