Diovan and Conversion disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Conversion disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Diovan (valsartan), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lasix, and have Bipolar disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Conversion disorder when taking Diovan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 80,750 people who have side effects when taking Diovan from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Diovan?

Diovan has active ingredients of valsartan. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 83,154 Diovan users. Check the latest studies of Diovan.

What is Conversion disorder?

Conversion disorder (neurological symptoms, such as numbness, blindness, paralysis, or fits without a definable organic cause) is found to be associated with 288 drugs and 603 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Conversion disorder.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

80,750 people reported to have side effects when taking Diovan.
Among them, 14 people (0.02%) have Conversion disorder.

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Diovan when they have Conversion disorder? *

What is the gender of people who have Conversion disorder when taking Diovan? *

female: 71.43 %
male: 28.57 %

What is the age of people who have Conversion disorder when taking Diovan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Diovan? *

What are other side effects people have besides Conversion disorder? *

Urinary Tract Infection: 4 people, 28.57%
Dizziness: 3 people, 21.43%
Drowsiness: 2 people, 14.29%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2 people, 14.29%
Back Pain: 2 people, 14.29%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 2 people, 14.29%
The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 2 people, 14.29%
Hallucination, Visual (seeing things that aren't there): 2 people, 14.29%
Chest Pain: 2 people, 14.29%
Depressed Level Of Consciousness: 2 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 14.29%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 14.29%
Depression: 2 people, 14.29%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 14.29%
Urination - Excessive Volume: 1 person, 7.14%
Renal Disorder (kidney disease): 1 person, 7.14%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 1 person, 7.14%
Hyperphosphataemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally elevated level of phosphate in the blood): 1 person, 7.14%
Hypercalciuria (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the urine): 1 person, 7.14%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Conversion disorder (603 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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