Acyclovir and X-ray abnormal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

X-ray abnormal is reported as a side effect among people who take Acyclovir (acyclovir), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Zometa, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have X-ray abnormal 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 X-ray abnormal?

X-ray abnormal is found to be associated with 359 drugs and 492 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of X-ray abnormal.

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On Aug, 24, 2026

53,484 people reported to have side effects when taking Acyclovir.
Among them, 39 people (0.07%) have X-ray abnormal.

Among these 39 people:

What is the gender of people who have X-ray abnormal when taking Acyclovir? *

female: 2.56 %
male: 97.44 %

What is the age of people who have X-ray abnormal when taking Acyclovir? *

What are other drugs people take besides Acyclovir? *

What are other side effects people have besides X-ray abnormal? *

Wound Dehiscence (a surgical incision reopens either internally or externally): 38 people, 97.44%
Bone Disorder: 38 people, 97.44%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 35 people, 89.74%
Diverticulitis (digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) within the bowel wall): 34 people, 87.18%
Mental Status Changes (general changes in brain function, such as confusion, amnesia (memory loss), loss of alertness, loss of orientation): 32 people, 82.05%
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (a rare blood disorder characterized by clotting in small blood vessels of the body): 30 people, 76.92%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 30 people, 76.92%
Gingival Ulceration (ulcer on gums): 30 people, 76.92%
Oral Pain: 30 people, 76.92%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 30 people, 76.92%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 31 people, 79.49%
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, 61.54%
Mood Swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood): 24 people, 61.54%
Joint Pain: 24 people, 61.54%
High Blood Pressure: 24 people, 61.54%
High Blood Cholesterol: 24 people, 61.54%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 24 people, 61.54%
Diarrhea: 24 people, 61.54%
Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 17 people, 43.59%
Blood Triglycerides Decreased: 17 people, 43.59%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with X-ray abnormal:

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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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