Valacyclovir and Infusion site urticaria - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Infusion site urticaria is reported as a side effect among people who take Valacyclovir (valacyclovir hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Epinephrine, and have Immunodeficiency common variable.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Infusion site urticaria 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 Infusion site urticaria?

Infusion site urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin at infusion site) is found to be associated with 180 drugs and 89 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Infusion site urticaria.

On Jul, 10, 2026

41,259 people reported to have side effects when taking Valacyclovir.
Among them, 12 people (0.03%) have Infusion site urticaria.

Could Valacyclovir cause Infusion site urticaria?

Among these 12 people:

What is the gender of people who have Infusion site urticaria when taking Valacyclovir? *

female: 91.67 %
male: 8.33 %

What is the age of people who have Infusion site urticaria when taking Valacyclovir? *

What are other drugs people take besides Valacyclovir? *

Acetaminophen: 9 people, 75.00%
Epinephrine: 9 people, 75.00%
Lidocaine: 7 people, 58.33%
Metformin: 7 people, 58.33%
Prednisone: 6 people, 50.00%
Metformin Hydrochloride: 6 people, 50.00%
Xyzal: 5 people, 41.67%
Pantoprazole Sodium: 5 people, 41.67%
Vitamin C: 5 people, 41.67%
Vitamin D2: 5 people, 41.67%

What are other side effects people have besides Infusion site urticaria? *

Infusion Site Rash: 8 people, 66.67%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 8 people, 66.67%
Infusion Site Swelling: 7 people, 58.33%
Rash Pruritic (redness with itching): 5 people, 41.67%
Infusion Site Erythema (reddening of the skin at infusion site): 5 people, 41.67%
Rashes (redness): 5 people, 41.67%
Itching: 5 people, 41.67%
Infusion Site Pruritus (severe itching at infusion site): 5 people, 41.67%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 4 people, 33.33%
Nerve Compression: 4 people, 33.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 10 people, 83.33%
Secondary Immunodeficiency (lack of immunity due to some disease): 1 person, 8.33%
Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 1 person, 8.33%

* 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).

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