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

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Potassium iodide (potassium iodide) and Acyclovir (acyclovir). Common drug interactions include asthenia among females and febrile neutropenia among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Potassium iodide and Acyclovir. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 14 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Potassium iodide?

Potassium iodide has active ingredients of potassium iodide. It is often used in thyroid diseases. eHealthMe is studying from 1,919 Potassium iodide users. Check the latest studies of Potassium iodide.

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.



On Aug, 09, 2026

14 people who take Potassium iodide and Acyclovir together, and have interactions are studied.

Potassium iodide and Acyclovir drug interactions.

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

female:

  1. Asthenia (weakness)
  2. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  3. Febrile neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells)
  4. Stomatitis (inflammation of mucous membrane of mouth)
  5. Body temperature increased
  6. Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
  7. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  8. Flushing (the warm, red condition of human skin)
  9. Radiation associated pain (pain due to radiation)
  10. White blood cell count decreased

male:

  1. Febrile neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells)
  2. Abdominal pain
  3. Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets)
  4. Pleural effusion (water on the lungs)
  5. Respiratory distress (difficulty in breathing)
  6. Viral infection
  7. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  8. Clostridial infection (infectious conditions by clostridium bacteria)
  9. Cough
  10. Death

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

  1. Febrile neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells)
  2. Abdominal pain
  3. Anorexia (eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight)
  4. Bone pain
  5. Diarrhoea
  6. Disease progression
  7. Neck pain
  8. Neuroblastoma (a cancer that forms in your nerve tissue)
  9. Neutrophil count decreased (less than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell)
  10. Oral pain

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Psychotic disorder
  2. Grand mal convulsion (a type of generalized seizure that affects the entire brain)

50-59:

n/a

60+:

  1. Asthenia (weakness)
  2. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  3. Body temperature increased
  4. Death
  5. Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
  6. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  7. Flushing (the warm, red condition of human skin)
  8. Radiation associated pain (pain due to radiation)
  9. White blood cell count decreased

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 6 people, 42.86%
  2. Neuroblastoma (a cancer that forms in your nerve tissue): 2 people, 14.29%
  3. Recurrent Cancer (repeated cancer): 1 person, 7.14%
  4. Rashes (redness): 1 person, 7.14%
  5. Post Herpetic Neuralgia (neuralgia caused by the varicella zoster virus): 1 person, 7.14%
  6. Pain: 1 person, 7.14%
  7. Nausea And Vomiting: 1 person, 7.14%
  8. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 7.14%
  9. Immune System Disorder: 1 person, 7.14%
  10. High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 7.14%

* 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 potassium iodide and acyclovir (the active ingredients of Potassium iodide and Acyclovir, respectively), and Potassium iodide and Acyclovir (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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