Cellcept and Herpes simplex aggravated - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Herpes simplex aggravated is reported as a side effect among people who take Cellcept (mycophenolate mofetil), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Prednisone, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Herpes simplex aggravated when taking Cellcept. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 41,092 people who have side effects when taking Cellcept from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cellcept?

Cellcept has active ingredients of mycophenolate mofetil. It is often used in systemic lupus erythematosus. eHealthMe is studying from 41,872 Cellcept users. Check the latest studies of Cellcept.

What is Herpes simplex aggravated?

Herpes simplex aggravated (serious herpes simplex is a common viral infection) is found to be associated with 703 drugs and 290 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Herpes simplex aggravated.

On Aug, 05, 2026

41,092 people reported to have side effects when taking Cellcept.
Among them, 50 people (0.12%) have Herpes simplex aggravated.

Could Cellcept cause Herpes simplex aggravated?

Among these 50 people:

How long have people been on Cellcept when they have Herpes simplex aggravated? *

What is the gender of people who have Herpes simplex aggravated when taking Cellcept? *

female: 60.42 %
male: 39.58 %

What is the age of people who have Herpes simplex aggravated when taking Cellcept? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cellcept? *

What are other side effects people have besides Herpes simplex aggravated? *

Weakness: 8 people, 16.00%
Diarrhea: 8 people, 16.00%
Cytomegalovirus Infection: 7 people, 14.00%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 7 people, 14.00%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 6 people, 12.00%
Fever: 6 people, 12.00%
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased: 5 people, 10.00%
Joint Pain: 5 people, 10.00%
Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased: 5 people, 10.00%
Malnutrition (a condition that results from eating a diet in which certain nutrients are lacking): 5 people, 10.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 5 people, 10.00%
Polymyositis (inflammatory muscle disease that causes weakness of the skeletal muscles): 4 people, 8.00%
Myositis (inflammation of the muscles): 4 people, 8.00%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 4 people, 8.00%
Hypopituitarism (diminished hormone secretion by the pituitary gland, causing dwarfism in children and premature aging in adults): 4 people, 8.00%
Connective Tissue Disorder (any disease that has the connective tissues of the body): 4 people, 8.00%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 3 people, 6.00%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 4.00%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 1 person, 2.00%
Pemphigoid (tense blisters on the skin): 1 person, 2.00%

* 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 mycophenolate mofetil (the active ingredients of Cellcept) and Cellcept (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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