Famvir and Hot flush - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hot flush is reported as a side effect among people who take Famvir (famciclovir), especially for people who are 40-49 old, also take Diflucan, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hot flush when taking Famvir. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,955 people who have side effects when taking Famvir from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Famvir?

Famvir has active ingredients of famciclovir. It is often used in herpes labialis (oral herpes simplex). eHealthMe is studying from 3,061 Famvir users. Check the latest studies of Famvir.

What is Hot flush?

Hot flush (sudden feelings of heat) is found to be associated with 1,770 drugs and 2,343 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hot flush.

On Jul, 13, 2026

2,955 people reported to have side effects when taking Famvir.
Among them, 18 people (0.61%) have Hot flush.

Among these 18 people:

What is the age of people who have Hot flush when taking Famvir? *

What are other drugs people take besides Famvir? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hot flush? *

Joint Pain: 14 people, 77.78%
Headache (pain in head): 13 people, 72.22%
Pain: 12 people, 66.67%
Cough: 11 people, 61.11%
Fever: 11 people, 61.11%
Stress And Anxiety: 11 people, 61.11%
Hair Loss: 9 people, 50.00%
Injury: 8 people, 44.44%
Influenza Like Illness: 8 people, 44.44%
Gums - Swollen: 8 people, 44.44%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 11 people, 61.11%
Nausea And Vomiting: 8 people, 44.44%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 44.44%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 8 people, 44.44%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 8 people, 44.44%
Depression: 8 people, 44.44%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 8 people, 44.44%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 4 people, 22.22%
Dry Mouth: 4 people, 22.22%
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (disorder that causes extreme fatigue): 4 people, 22.22%

* 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 famciclovir (the active ingredients of Famvir) and Famvir (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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