Diovan and Histoplasmosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Histoplasmosis 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 - 6 months also take Dolutegravir, and have Hypothyroidism.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Histoplasmosis 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 Histoplasmosis?

Histoplasmosis (infection caused by breathing in spores of a fungus) is found to be associated with 258 drugs and 361 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Histoplasmosis.

On Aug, 11, 2026

80,750 people reported to have side effects when taking Diovan.
Among them, 25 people (0.03%) have Histoplasmosis.

Among these 25 people:

How long have people been on Diovan when they have Histoplasmosis? *

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

female: 95.65 %
male: 4.35 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Diovan? *

What are other side effects people have besides Histoplasmosis? *

Renal Tubular Disorder (disease of kidney tubules): 18 people, 72.00%
Abdominal Discomfort: 12 people, 48.00%
Joint Pain: 10 people, 40.00%
Wound: 8 people, 32.00%
Fever: 3 people, 12.00%
Pain: 3 people, 12.00%
Back Pain: 2 people, 8.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 8.00%
Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 2 people, 8.00%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 2 people, 8.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 21 people, 84.00%
Oral Candidiasis (fungal infection of mouth): 18 people, 72.00%
Histoplasmosis Disseminated (respiratory infection caused by inhaling the spores of the fungus histoplasma capsulatum): 18 people, 72.00%
Hiv Infection: 18 people, 72.00%
Urticaria Chronic (long lasting rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 18 people, 72.00%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 16.00%
Pain: 2 people, 8.00%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 8.00%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 2 people, 8.00%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 1 person, 4.00%

* 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 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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