Minoxidil and Valcyte drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Minoxidil (minoxidil) and Valcyte (valganciclovir hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include haemoglobin decreased among females and atrial fibrillation among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Minoxidil and Valcyte. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 100 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Minoxidil?
Minoxidil has active ingredients of minoxidil. It is often used in hair loss. eHealthMe is studying from 29,925 Minoxidil users. Check the latest studies of Minoxidil.
What is Valcyte?
Valcyte has active ingredients of valganciclovir hydrochloride. It is often used in cmv - immunocompromised host. eHealthMe is studying from 6,409 Valcyte users. Check the latest studies of Valcyte.
100 people who take Minoxidil and Valcyte together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Minoxidil and Valcyte, by gender? *:
female:
- Haemoglobin decreased
- Infection
- Pulmonary oedema (fluid accumulation in the lungs)
- Scoliosis (a medical condition in which a person's spine is curved from side to side)
- Sinus tachycardia (a heart rhythm with elevated rate of impulses originating from the sinoatrial node)
- Aortic calcification (aortic calcification sign of heart valve disease)
- Aortic valve incompetence
- Aortic valve sclerosis (narrowing of the aortic valve)
- Blood bicarbonate increased
- Blood ph increased
male:
- Atrial fibrillation (fibrillation of the muscles of the atria of the heart)
- Chronic kidney disease
- Restlessness (not able to rest)
- Squamous cell carcinoma of skin (a cancer of a kind of epithelial cell, the squamous cell. these cells are the main part of the epidermis of the skin)
- Actinic keratosis (skin disease due to sun exposure)
- Activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged
- Aortic arteriosclerosis (hardening of the aortic arteries)
- Aortic dilatation
- Basal cell carcinoma (a skin cancer, it rarely metastasizes or kills)
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (benign enlargement of the prostate)
What are the common drug interactions of Minoxidil and Valcyte, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
- Gastroenteritis (inflammation of stomach and intestine)
- Urinary tract infection
- Abdominal pain
- Infection
- Perirenal haematoma (haemorrhage from the kidney into the perirenal space)
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death)
- Alanine aminotransferase increased
- Blood alkaline phosphatase increased
- Blood creatinine increased
30-39:
- Chronic kidney disease
- Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
- Renal impairment (severely reduced kidney function)
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Blood pressure systolic increased
- Graft dysfunction
- Haematocrit
- Hydronephrosis (water inside the kidney)
- Hyperkalaemia (damage to or disease of the kidney)
- Micturition urgency (urgency to pass the urine)
40-49:
- Constipation
- Wound dehiscence (a surgical incision reopens either internally or externally)
- Abdominal pain
- Lymphocele (a collection of lymphatic fluid within the body not bordered by epithelial lining)
- Abscess (pus)
- Cytomegalovirus infection
- Faecal impaction
- Fall
- Impaired healing
- Pyrexia (fever)
50-59:
- Urinary tract infection
- Weight decreased
- White blood cell count decreased
- Blood glucose fluctuation
- Blood potassium increased
- Blood sodium decreased
- Blood thyroid stimulating hormone decreased
- Blood triglycerides increased
- Body temperature decreased
- Catheter related infection
60+:
- Atrial fibrillation (fibrillation of the muscles of the atria of the heart)
- Haemoglobin decreased
- Activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged
- Aortic arteriosclerosis (hardening of the aortic arteries)
- Aortic dilatation
- Aortic valve incompetence
- Basal cell carcinoma (a skin cancer, it rarely metastasizes or kills)
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (benign enlargement of the prostate)
- Blood potassium increased
- Blood pressure fluctuation
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- High Blood Cholesterol: 32 people, 32.00%
- High Blood Pressure: 30 people, 30.00%
- Cardiac Disorder: 29 people, 29.00%
- Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 28 people, 28.00%
- Blood Pressure Abnormal: 27 people, 27.00%
- Prostate Infection: 26 people, 26.00%
- Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (blood clotting disease caused by e. coli infection, birth control pills, pneumonia, medications, and more): 25 people, 25.00%
- Abdominal Discomfort: 25 people, 25.00%
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 17 people, 17.00%
- Immunodeficiency Disorders: 15 people, 15.00%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Minoxidil and Valcyte?
- Personalize this study to your gender, age, symptoms and drugs
- Predict drug outcomes for up to one year with AI
- Get an AI agent to monitor your drugs continuously
Related studies:
Effectiveness of, side effects of, and alternative drugs to the 2 drugs:
Browse all drug interactions of Minoxidil and Valcyte:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Minoxidil:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Valcyte:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Minoxidil and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Valcyte and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Dubrey SW, VanGriethuysen J, Edwards CM, "A hairy fall: syncope resulting from topical application of minoxidil", BMJ case reports, 2015 Sep .
- Dubrey SW, VanGriethuysen J, Edwards CM, "A hairy fall: syncope resulting from topical application of minoxidil", BMJ case reports, 2015 Sep .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on minoxidil and valganciclovir hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Minoxidil and Valcyte, respectively), and Minoxidil and Valcyte (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).
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.
DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.
If you use this eHealthMe study on publication, please acknowledge it with a citation: study title, URL, accessed date.
Recent studies on eHealthMe:
- Drug interactions of Lopid and Atropine - now
- Could Codeine cause Priapism Aggravated? - 14 seconds ago
- Could Diazepam cause Sleep Talking? - 21 seconds ago
- Could Azmacort cause Intervertebral Disc Degeneration? - 32 seconds ago
- Could Topamax cause Vertebral Foraminal Stenosis? - 38 seconds ago
- Sertraline and Vision - Light Sensitive for Women aged 60+ - 39 seconds ago
- Sertraline and Light Sensitivity for Women aged 60+ - 40 seconds ago
- Sertraline and Eyes - Sensitive To Light for Women aged 60+ - 40 seconds ago
- Sertraline and Photophobia for Women aged 60+ - 40 seconds ago
- Could Duphalac cause Thrombocytopenia Aggravated? - 45 seconds ago