Valacyclovir and Eye infection - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Eye infection is reported as a side effect among people who take Valacyclovir (valacyclovir hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Aspirin, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Eye infection 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 Eye infection?

Eye infection is found to be associated with 834 drugs and 766 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Eye infection.

On Jul, 22, 2026

41,259 people reported to have side effects when taking Valacyclovir.
Among them, 83 people (0.2%) have Eye infection.

Among these 83 people:

What is the gender of people who have Eye infection when taking Valacyclovir? *

female: 56 %
male: 44 %

What is the age of people who have Eye infection when taking Valacyclovir? *

What are other drugs people take besides Valacyclovir? *

What are other side effects people have besides Eye infection? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 22 people, 26.51%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 15 people, 18.07%
Pain: 15 people, 18.07%
Weight Decreased: 15 people, 18.07%
Pneumonia: 13 people, 15.66%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 12 people, 14.46%
Nausea And Vomiting: 12 people, 14.46%
High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 13.25%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 10 people, 12.05%
Facial Paralysis (loss of function of face muscle): 9 people, 10.84%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 21 people, 25.30%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 10 people, 12.05%
Diarrhea: 9 people, 10.84%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 9 people, 10.84%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 7 people, 8.43%
Rashes (redness): 7 people, 8.43%
Neurotrophic Keratopathy (decreased corneal sensitivity and poor corneal healing): 6 people, 7.23%
Dermatitis Atopic (inflammatory, chronically relapsing, non-contagious and pruritic skin disorder): 6 people, 7.23%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 7.23%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 5 people, 6.02%

* 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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