Valacyclovir and Device dislocation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Device dislocation 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 Paragard T 380A, and have Birth control.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Device dislocation 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 42,107 Valacyclovir users. Check the latest studies of Valacyclovir.

What is Device dislocation?

Device dislocation is found to be associated with 759 drugs and 706 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Device dislocation.

On Feb, 24, 2026

41,259 people reported to have side effects when taking Valacyclovir.
Among them, 44 people (0.11%) have Device dislocation.

Could Valacyclovir cause Device dislocation?

Among these 44 people:

How long have people been on Valacyclovir when they have Device dislocation? *

What is the gender of people who have Device dislocation when taking Valacyclovir? *

female: 93.18 %
male: 6.82 %

What is the age of people who have Device dislocation when taking Valacyclovir? *

What are other drugs people take besides Valacyclovir? *

Paragard T 380a: 17 people, 38.64%
Xarelto: 11 people, 25.00%
Opsumit: 11 people, 25.00%
Veletri: 10 people, 22.73%
Lovenox: 7 people, 15.91%
Adempas: 6 people, 13.64%
Pantoprazole: 6 people, 13.64%
Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim: 6 people, 13.64%
Oxycodone: 5 people, 11.36%
Liletta: 5 people, 11.36%

What are other side effects people have besides Device dislocation? *

Pain: 12 people, 27.27%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 11 people, 25.00%
Diarrhea: 10 people, 22.73%
Catheter Site Discharge: 10 people, 22.73%
Headache (pain in head): 10 people, 22.73%
Pneumonia: 10 people, 22.73%
Catheter Site Infection (infection at the site of insertion): 10 people, 22.73%
Memory Loss: 8 people, 18.18%
Weight Decreased: 8 people, 18.18%
Catheter Site Swelling: 7 people, 15.91%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Birth Control: 18 people, 40.91%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 6 people, 13.64%
Pulmonary Hypertension (increase in blood pressure in the lung artery): 5 people, 11.36%
Pain: 3 people, 6.82%
Herpes Virus Infection: 3 people, 6.82%
Parkinson's Disease: 2 people, 4.55%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 2.27%
Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 2.27%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 2.27%
Depression: 1 person, 2.27%

* 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

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

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