Sofosbuvir and Skin exfoliation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Skin exfoliation is reported as a side effect among people who take Sofosbuvir (sofosbuvir), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Olysio, and have Hepatitis c.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Skin exfoliation when taking Sofosbuvir. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,193 people who have side effects when taking Sofosbuvir from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Sofosbuvir?

Sofosbuvir has active ingredients of sofosbuvir. eHealthMe is studying from 9,194 Sofosbuvir users. Check the latest studies of Sofosbuvir.

What is Skin exfoliation?

Skin exfoliation (removal of the oldest dead skin cells) is found to be associated with 1,737 drugs and 1,992 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Skin exfoliation.

On Jul, 10, 2026

9,193 people reported to have side effects when taking Sofosbuvir.
Among them, 14 people (0.15%) have Skin exfoliation.

Could Sofosbuvir cause Skin exfoliation?

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Sofosbuvir when they have Skin exfoliation? *

What is the gender of people who have Skin exfoliation when taking Sofosbuvir? *

female: 30.77 %
male: 69.23 %

What is the age of people who have Skin exfoliation when taking Sofosbuvir? *

What are other drugs people take besides Sofosbuvir? *

What are other side effects people have besides Skin exfoliation? *

Rashes (redness): 6 people, 42.86%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 28.57%
Itching: 3 people, 21.43%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 3 people, 21.43%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 21.43%
Photosensitivity Reaction: 3 people, 21.43%
Lip Oedema (swelling of lip): 2 people, 14.29%
Weakness: 2 people, 14.29%
Memory Loss: 2 people, 14.29%
Migraine (headache): 2 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hepatitis C: 8 people, 57.14%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 7.14%
Hiv Infection: 1 person, 7.14%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 7.14%
Hepatic Fibrosis (scarring process that represents the liver's response to injury): 1 person, 7.14%

* 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 sofosbuvir (the active ingredients of Sofosbuvir) and Sofosbuvir (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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