Diovan and Facial paralysis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Facial paralysis 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 5 - 10 years also take Lipitor, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Facial paralysis 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 Facial paralysis?

Facial paralysis (loss of function of face muscle) is found to be associated with 661 drugs and 1,149 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Facial paralysis.

On Aug, 01, 2026

80,750 people reported to have side effects when taking Diovan.
Among them, 28 people (0.03%) have Facial paralysis.

Among these 28 people:

How long have people been on Diovan when they have Facial paralysis? *

What is the gender of people who have Facial paralysis when taking Diovan? *

female: 78.57 %
male: 21.43 %

What is the age of people who have Facial paralysis when taking Diovan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Diovan? *

What are other side effects people have besides Facial paralysis? *

Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 5 people, 17.86%
Drug Ineffective: 4 people, 14.29%
Cerebral Infarction (less blood supply to brain resulting tissue damage): 4 people, 14.29%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 14.29%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 3 people, 10.71%
Memory Loss: 3 people, 10.71%
Speech Impairment (Adult) (inability to speak (adult)): 3 people, 10.71%
Pain In Extremity: 2 people, 7.14%
Blood Pressure Fluctuation: 2 people, 7.14%
Hemiparesis (weakness on one side of the body): 2 people, 7.14%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 3 people, 10.71%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 7.14%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 2 people, 7.14%
Diabetes: 2 people, 7.14%
Conjunctivitis (pink eye): 1 person, 3.57%
Enlarged Prostate: 1 person, 3.57%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 1 person, 3.57%
Diarrhea: 1 person, 3.57%
Depression: 1 person, 3.57%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 3.57%

* 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 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).

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