Valacyclovir and Functional colitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Functional colitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Valacyclovir (valacyclovir hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Vitamin D3, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Functional colitis 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 Functional colitis?

Functional colitis (the muscles in the colon do not work normally and may spasm) is found to be associated with 2,141 drugs and 2,154 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Functional colitis.

On Jun, 07, 2026

41,259 people reported to have side effects when taking Valacyclovir.
Among them, 49 people (0.12%) have Functional colitis.

Could Valacyclovir cause Functional colitis?

Among these 49 people:

How long have people been on Valacyclovir when they have Functional colitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Functional colitis when taking Valacyclovir? *

female: 86.67 %
male: 13.33 %

What is the age of people who have Functional colitis when taking Valacyclovir? *

What are other drugs people take besides Valacyclovir? *

What are other side effects people have besides Functional colitis? *

Diarrhea: 20 people, 40.82%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 18 people, 36.73%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 17 people, 34.69%
Headache (pain in head): 10 people, 20.41%
Fall: 9 people, 18.37%
Nausea And Vomiting: 9 people, 18.37%
Pain: 9 people, 18.37%
Weight Decreased: 8 people, 16.33%
Abdominal Pain: 8 people, 16.33%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 8 people, 16.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 7 people, 14.29%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 6 people, 12.24%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 6 people, 12.24%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 5 people, 10.20%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 5 people, 10.20%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 5 people, 10.20%
Oral Herpes (viral infection of mouth): 4 people, 8.16%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 4 people, 8.16%
Bronchiectasis (abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection): 3 people, 6.12%
Drowsiness: 3 people, 6.12%

* 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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