Hivid and Abdominal distension - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Abdominal distension is reported as a side effect among people who take Hivid (zalcitabine), especially for people who are male, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Epivir, and have Haemorrhoids.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Abdominal distension when taking Hivid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 518 people who have side effects when taking Hivid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Hivid?

Hivid has active ingredients of zalcitabine. eHealthMe is studying from 518 Hivid users. Check the latest studies of Hivid.

What is Abdominal distension?

Abdominal distension is found to be associated with 2,555 drugs and 3,658 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Abdominal distension.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

eHealthMe runs one of the largest post-marketing drug safety studies in the world. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Our data-driven phase IV clinical trials have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Tools to study our phase IV findings are available to the public, anonymous and free >>>.

On Aug, 31, 2026

518 people reported to have side effects when taking Hivid.
Among them, 11 people (2.12%) have Abdominal distension.

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Hivid when they have Abdominal distension? *

What is the gender of people who have Abdominal distension when taking Hivid? *

female: 9.09 %
male: 90.91 %

What is the age of people who have Abdominal distension when taking Hivid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Hivid? *

What are other side effects people have besides Abdominal distension? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 8 people, 72.73%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 8 people, 72.73%
Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action): 7 people, 63.64%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 7 people, 63.64%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 7 people, 63.64%
Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 7 people, 63.64%
Hepatic Function Abnormal: 7 people, 63.64%
Campylobacter Gastroenteritis (infection of gastrointestinal system): 7 people, 63.64%
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract): 7 people, 63.64%
Liver Function Test Abnormal: 7 people, 63.64%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Lower Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (bleeding in the large intestine, rectum, or anus is called lower gi bleeding): 7 people, 63.64%
Hiv Infection: 7 people, 63.64%
Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 7 people, 63.64%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 5 people, 45.45%
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract): 3 people, 27.27%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 3 people, 27.27%
Herpes Zoster: 2 people, 18.18%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 2 people, 18.18%
Campylobacter Gastroenteritis (infection of gastrointestinal system): 2 people, 18.18%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Hivid:

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Abdominal distension (3,658 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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