Valacyclovir and Lymphocele - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lymphocele is reported as a side effect among people who take Valacyclovir (valacyclovir hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Cyclosporine, and have Urinary tract infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lymphocele 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 Lymphocele?

Lymphocele (a collection of lymphatic fluid within the body not bordered by epithelial lining) is found to be associated with 141 drugs and 170 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lymphocele.

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On Aug, 16, 2026

41,259 people reported to have side effects when taking Valacyclovir.
Among them, 19 people (0.05%) have Lymphocele.

Among these 19 people:

How long have people been on Valacyclovir when they have Lymphocele? *

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

female: 47.37 %
male: 52.63 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Valacyclovir? *

What are other side effects people have besides Lymphocele? *

Calculus Ureteric (stone in ureter): 7 people, 36.84%
Cytomegalovirus Infection: 7 people, 36.84%
Haematoma (collection of blood outside the blood vessels): 7 people, 36.84%
Leukopenia (less number of white blood cells in blood): 5 people, 26.32%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 4 people, 21.05%
Low Density Lipoprotein Increased (cholesterol increased in blood): 4 people, 21.05%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 4 people, 21.05%
High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 21.05%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 15.79%
Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 3 people, 15.79%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Urinary Tract Infection: 7 people, 36.84%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 10.53%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 1 person, 5.26%

* 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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