Acyclovir sodium and Pleural effusion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pleural effusion is reported as a side effect among people who take Acyclovir sodium (acyclovir sodium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Dexamethasone, and have Acute myeloid leukaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pleural effusion when taking Acyclovir sodium. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,798 people who have side effects when taking Acyclovir sodium from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Acyclovir sodium?

Acyclovir sodium has active ingredients of acyclovir sodium. eHealthMe is studying from 1,813 Acyclovir sodium users. Check the latest studies of Acyclovir sodium.

What is Pleural effusion?

Pleural effusion (water on the lungs) is found to be associated with 2,220 drugs and 3,149 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pleural effusion.

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On Aug, 08, 2026

1,798 people reported to have side effects when taking Acyclovir sodium.
Among them, 42 people (2.34%) have Pleural effusion.

Could Acyclovir sodium cause Pleural effusion?

Among these 42 people:

How long have people been on Acyclovir sodium when they have Pleural effusion? *

What is the gender of people who have Pleural effusion when taking Acyclovir sodium? *

female: 53.85 %
male: 46.15 %

What is the age of people who have Pleural effusion when taking Acyclovir sodium? *

What are other drugs people take besides Acyclovir sodium? *

Dexamethasone: 13 people, 30.95%
Zometa: 11 people, 26.19%
Fluconazole: 10 people, 23.81%
Lorazepam: 10 people, 23.81%
Vancomycin: 10 people, 23.81%
Decadron: 10 people, 23.81%
Acetaminophen: 8 people, 19.05%
Thalidomide: 8 people, 19.05%
Neurontin: 8 people, 19.05%
Chlorhexidine Gluconate: 8 people, 19.05%

What are other side effects people have besides Pleural effusion? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 15 people, 35.71%
Pneumonia: 14 people, 33.33%
Stress And Anxiety: 12 people, 28.57%
Pain: 12 people, 28.57%
Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung): 11 people, 26.19%
Fever: 11 people, 26.19%
Back Pain: 10 people, 23.81%
Injury: 10 people, 23.81%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 10 people, 23.81%
Dizziness: 9 people, 21.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (acute cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts): 8 people, 19.05%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 6 people, 14.29%
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 6 people, 14.29%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 9.52%
Abdominal Pain: 3 people, 7.14%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 3 people, 7.14%
Dry Mouth: 3 people, 7.14%
Chest Pain: 3 people, 7.14%
Febrile Neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells): 3 people, 7.14%
Back Pain: 3 people, 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 acyclovir sodium (the active ingredients of Acyclovir sodium) and Acyclovir sodium (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.

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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