Famciclovir and Stroke - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Stroke is reported as a side effect among people who take Famciclovir (famciclovir), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Revlimid, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Stroke when taking Famciclovir. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,287 people who have side effects when taking Famciclovir from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Famciclovir?

Famciclovir has active ingredients of famciclovir. It is often used in herpes zoster. eHealthMe is studying from 3,389 Famciclovir users. Check the latest studies of Famciclovir.

What is Stroke?

Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen) is found to be associated with 2,310 drugs and 3,030 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Stroke.

On Jul, 18, 2026

3,287 people reported to have side effects when taking Famciclovir.
Among them, 25 people (0.76%) have Stroke.

Among these 25 people:

What is the gender of people who have Stroke when taking Famciclovir? *

female: 64 %
male: 36 %

What is the age of people who have Stroke when taking Famciclovir? *

What are other drugs people take besides Famciclovir? *

What are other side effects people have besides Stroke? *

Diarrhea: 15 people, 60.00%
Acute Kidney Failure: 14 people, 56.00%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 14 people, 56.00%
High Blood Pressure: 14 people, 56.00%
Visual Acuity Reduced (reduced clearness of vision): 13 people, 52.00%
Gingivitis (inflammation of gums): 13 people, 52.00%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 13 people, 52.00%
Mucosal Inflammation (infection of mucous membrane): 13 people, 52.00%
Mitral Valve Incompetence (inefficient heart valve): 13 people, 52.00%
Jaw Fracture: 13 people, 52.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 5 people, 20.00%
Rashes (redness): 2 people, 8.00%
Micturition Urgency (urgency to pass the urine): 2 people, 8.00%
Adrenal Insufficiency (a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroids): 2 people, 8.00%
Back Pain: 2 people, 8.00%
Constipation: 2 people, 8.00%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 8.00%
Plasmacytoma (neoplasm of plasma cells (usually in bone marrow)): 2 people, 8.00%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 8.00%
Musculoskeletal Pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves): 2 people, 8.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Stroke (3,030 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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