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

Summary:

Photopsia 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 Lipitor, and have High blood cholesterol.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Photopsia 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 83,153 Diovan users. Check the latest studies of Diovan.

What is Photopsia?

Photopsia (presence of perceived flashes of light) is found to be associated with 695 drugs and 808 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Photopsia.

On Jul, 16, 2026

80,750 people reported to have side effects when taking Diovan.
Among them, 53 people (0.07%) have Photopsia.

Among these 53 people:

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

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

female: 86.27 %
male: 13.73 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Diovan? *

What are other side effects people have besides Photopsia? *

Vitreous Floaters (spots before the eyes): 9 people, 16.98%
Vision Blurred: 8 people, 15.09%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 9.43%
Dizziness: 5 people, 9.43%
Joint Pain: 5 people, 9.43%
Vitreous Detachment (a condition of the eye in which the vitreous humour separates from the retina): 5 people, 9.43%
Visual Impairment: 5 people, 9.43%
Feeling Abnormal: 5 people, 9.43%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 7.55%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 4 people, 7.55%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 11 people, 20.75%
Diabetes: 7 people, 13.21%
Diabetic Retinal Oedema (excessive build-up of fluid in the retina due to diabetes): 4 people, 7.55%
Pain: 4 people, 7.55%
Diabetic Retinopathy (damage to the retina caused by complications of diabetes): 4 people, 7.55%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 3 people, 5.66%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 3 people, 5.66%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 5.66%
Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 5.66%
Depression: 3 people, 5.66%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Diovan (83,153 reports)

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Photopsia (7,832 reports)

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Photopsia:

Photopsia (695 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Photopsia:

Photopsia (808 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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