Sovaldi and Sexual dysfunction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Sexual dysfunction is reported as a side effect among people who take Sovaldi (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 Sexual dysfunction when taking Sovaldi. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12,681 people who have side effects when taking Sovaldi from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Sovaldi?

Sovaldi has active ingredients of sofosbuvir. eHealthMe is studying from 12,697 Sovaldi users. Check the latest studies of Sovaldi.

What is Sexual dysfunction?

Sexual dysfunction (difficulty experienced by an individual or a couple during any stage of a normal sexual activity) is found to be associated with 2,189 drugs and 2,195 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sexual dysfunction.

On Jun, 18, 2026

12,681 people reported to have side effects when taking Sovaldi.
Among them, 12 people (0.09%) have Sexual dysfunction.

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Sovaldi when they have Sexual dysfunction? *

What is the gender of people who have Sexual dysfunction when taking Sovaldi? *

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

What is the age of people who have Sexual dysfunction when taking Sovaldi? *

What are other drugs people take besides Sovaldi? *

What are other side effects people have besides Sexual dysfunction? *

White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 1 person, 8.33%
Spontaneous Penile Erection (sudden penis tightness): 1 person, 8.33%
Sleep Disorder: 1 person, 8.33%
Rashes (redness): 1 person, 8.33%
Night Sweats (sweating in night): 1 person, 8.33%
Itching: 1 person, 8.33%
Emotional Disorder: 1 person, 8.33%
Depression: 1 person, 8.33%
Acquired Macroglossia (large tongue): 1 person, 8.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hepatitis C: 4 people, 33.33%
Diabetes: 1 person, 8.33%
Chronic Hepatitis (long lasting inflammation of liver): 1 person, 8.33%

* 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 Sovaldi) and Sovaldi (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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