Valacyclovir hydrochloride and Cardiomyopathy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cardiomyopathy is reported as a side effect among people who take Valacyclovir hydrochloride (valacyclovir hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Dexamethasone, and have Hypothyroidism.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cardiomyopathy when taking Valacyclovir hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12,770 people who have side effects when taking Valacyclovir hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Valacyclovir hydrochloride?

Valacyclovir hydrochloride has active ingredients of valacyclovir hydrochloride. It is often used in herpes zoster. eHealthMe is studying from 12,929 Valacyclovir hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Valacyclovir hydrochloride.

What is Cardiomyopathy?

Cardiomyopathy (weakening of the heart muscle) is found to be associated with 1,254 drugs and 1,209 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cardiomyopathy.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

12,770 people reported to have side effects when taking Valacyclovir hydrochloride.
Among them, 11 people (0.09%) have Cardiomyopathy.

Could Valacyclovir hydrochloride cause Cardiomyopathy?

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Cardiomyopathy when taking Valacyclovir hydrochloride? *

female: 36.36 %
male: 63.64 %

What is the age of people who have Cardiomyopathy when taking Valacyclovir hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Valacyclovir hydrochloride? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cardiomyopathy? *

Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 27.27%
Weakness: 2 people, 18.18%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 2 people, 18.18%
Microcytic Anaemia (a generic term for any type of anaemia characterized by small red blood cells): 2 people, 18.18%
Joint Pain: 2 people, 18.18%
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration (spinal disc degeneration): 2 people, 18.18%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 2 people, 18.18%
Ventricular Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat that originates in one of the lower chambers (the ventricles) of the heart): 2 people, 18.18%
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): 2 people, 18.18%
Hepatic Enzyme Increased: 2 people, 18.18%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 4 people, 36.36%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 3 people, 27.27%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 3 people, 27.27%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 27.27%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 27.27%
Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (long lasting type of cancer that starts in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow and invades the blood): 2 people, 18.18%
Cough: 2 people, 18.18%
Diarrhea: 2 people, 18.18%
Folate Deficiency (lack of folic acid): 2 people, 18.18%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 18.18%

* 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 valacyclovir hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Valacyclovir hydrochloride) and Valacyclovir hydrochloride (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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