Acyclovir and Umbilical hernia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Umbilical hernia is reported as a side effect among people who take Acyclovir (acyclovir), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Zometa, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Umbilical hernia when taking Acyclovir. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 53,484 people who have side effects when taking Acyclovir 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 Umbilical hernia?

Umbilical hernia (an outward bulging (protrusion) of the abdominal lining or part of the abdominal organ(s) through the area around the belly button) is found to be associated with 644 drugs and 676 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Umbilical hernia.

On Jul, 06, 2026

53,484 people reported to have side effects when taking Acyclovir.
Among them, 36 people (0.07%) have Umbilical hernia.

Among these 36 people:

How long have people been on Acyclovir when they have Umbilical hernia? *

What is the gender of people who have Umbilical hernia when taking Acyclovir? *

female: 11.11 %
male: 88.89 %

What is the age of people who have Umbilical hernia when taking Acyclovir? *

What are other drugs people take besides Acyclovir? *

What are other side effects people have besides Umbilical hernia? *

Depression: 31 people, 86.11%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 31 people, 86.11%
Diarrhea: 30 people, 83.33%
Cough: 30 people, 83.33%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 30 people, 83.33%
Exostosis (formation of new bone on the surface of a bone): 29 people, 80.56%
Chest Pain: 29 people, 80.56%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 29 people, 80.56%
Cardiac Murmur (an heart sound in valve abnormality): 29 people, 80.56%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 29 people, 80.56%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 28 people, 77.78%
Seborrhoeic Dermatitis (a common, inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas such as the scalp): 24 people, 66.67%
Mood Swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood): 24 people, 66.67%
Diarrhea: 24 people, 66.67%
Joint Pain: 24 people, 66.67%
High Blood Pressure: 24 people, 66.67%
High Blood Cholesterol: 24 people, 66.67%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 24 people, 66.67%
Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 17 people, 47.22%
Blood Triglycerides Decreased: 17 people, 47.22%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Choi N, Lee JY, Sunwoo JS, Kwon KI, Roh H, Ahn MY, Lee KB, "Hyponatremia during Acyclovir Treatment of Bell’s Palsy", Journal of the Korean Neurological Association, 2017 Aug .
Choi N, Lee JY, Sunwoo JS, Kwon KI, Roh H, Ahn MY, Lee KB, "Hyponatremia during Acyclovir Treatment of Bell’s Palsy", Journal of the Korean Neurological Association, 2017 Aug .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on acyclovir (the active ingredients of Acyclovir) and Acyclovir (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.

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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