Valacyclovir and Colitis ulcerative aggravated - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Colitis ulcerative aggravated is reported as a side effect among people who take Valacyclovir (valacyclovir hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Carboplatin, and have Ovarian cancer.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Colitis ulcerative aggravated when taking Valacyclovir. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 41,259 people who have side effects when taking Valacyclovir from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Valacyclovir?

Valacyclovir has active ingredients of valacyclovir hydrochloride. It is often used in genital herpes. eHealthMe is studying from 42,108 Valacyclovir users. Check the latest studies of Valacyclovir.

What is Colitis ulcerative aggravated?

Colitis ulcerative aggravated (inflammation of colon with ulcer) is found to be associated with 1,072 drugs and 326 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Colitis ulcerative aggravated.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

41,259 people reported to have side effects when taking Valacyclovir.
Among them, 58 people (0.14%) have Colitis ulcerative aggravated.

Could Valacyclovir cause Colitis ulcerative aggravated?

Among these 58 people:

How long have people been on Valacyclovir when they have Colitis ulcerative aggravated? *

What is the gender of people who have Colitis ulcerative aggravated when taking Valacyclovir? *

female: 72.22 %
male: 27.78 %

What is the age of people who have Colitis ulcerative aggravated when taking Valacyclovir? *

What are other drugs people take besides Valacyclovir? *

What are other side effects people have besides Colitis ulcerative aggravated? *

Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 9 people, 15.52%
Abdominal Pain: 9 people, 15.52%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 9 people, 15.52%
Rectal Haemorrhage (bleeding from anus): 8 people, 13.79%
Diarrhea: 8 people, 13.79%
Drug Ineffective: 7 people, 12.07%
Oral Herpes (viral infection of mouth): 6 people, 10.34%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 5 people, 8.62%
Anorectal Abscess: 5 people, 8.62%
Canker Sores (painful, open sore in the mouth): 5 people, 8.62%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Ovarian Cancer (cancer of ovary): 10 people, 17.24%
Pain: 5 people, 8.62%
Herpes Virus Infection: 5 people, 8.62%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 5.17%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 3.45%
Furuncle (infection of the hair follicle): 2 people, 3.45%
Asthma: 2 people, 3.45%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 2 people, 3.45%
Bladder Spasm: 2 people, 3.45%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 2 people, 3.45%

* 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) and Valacyclovir (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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