Dificid and Diovan drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Dificid (fidaxomicin) and Diovan (valsartan). Common drug interactions include hypoacusis among females.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Dificid and Diovan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Dificid?

Dificid has active ingredients of fidaxomicin. It is often used in clostridium difficile colitis. eHealthMe is studying from 1,295 Dificid users. Check the latest studies of Dificid.

What is Diovan?

Diovan has active ingredients of valsartan. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 83,154 Diovan users. Check the latest studies of Diovan.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

15 people who take Dificid and Diovan together, and have interactions are studied.

Dificid and Diovan drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Dificid and Diovan, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Hypoacusis (loss of hearing)
  2. Acute coronary syndrome (acute chest pain and other symptoms that happen because the heart does not get blood)
  3. Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
  4. Erythema (redness of the skin)
  5. Hiatus hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm)
  6. Lip swelling
  7. Lung disorder (lung disease)
  8. Oral pruritus (itching in mouth)
  9. Pain
  10. Petechiae (a small red or purple spot caused by bleeding into the skin)

male:

n/a

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

  1. Chest discomfort
  2. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  3. Pharyngeal oedema (abnormal accumulation of fluid in the cavities and intercellular spaces of the pharyngeal)

60+:

  1. Dry mouth
  2. Dry skin
  3. Rash erythematous (redness of the skin)
  4. Skin induration (an abnormally hard spot or area on the skin)
  5. Skin swelling
  6. Swelling
  7. Urinary tract infection
  8. Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely)
  9. Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath)
  10. Abdominal pain upper

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Clostridial Infection (infectious conditions by clostridium bacteria): 3 people, 20.00%
  2. Asthma: 3 people, 20.00%
  3. Depression: 2 people, 13.33%
  4. Vitamin B12 Deficiency: 1 person, 6.67%
  5. Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 1 person, 6.67%
  6. Diabetic Neuropathy (neuropathic disorders that are associated with diabetes mellitus): 1 person, 6.67%
  7. Dizziness: 1 person, 6.67%
  8. Drug Dependence: 1 person, 6.67%
  9. Dry Skin: 1 person, 6.67%
  10. Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation): 1 person, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on fidaxomicin and valsartan (the active ingredients of Dificid and Diovan, respectively), and Dificid and Diovan (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.

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).

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