Valacyclovir and Partial seizures - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Partial seizures is reported as a side effect among people who take Valacyclovir (valacyclovir hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Dexamethasone, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Partial seizures 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 Partial seizures?

Partial seizures (seizures which affect only a part of the brain at onset) is found to be associated with 480 drugs and 726 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Partial seizures.

On Jul, 08, 2026

41,259 people reported to have side effects when taking Valacyclovir.
Among them, 33 people (0.08%) have Partial seizures.

Could Valacyclovir cause Partial seizures?

Among these 33 people:

How long have people been on Valacyclovir when they have Partial seizures? *

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

female: 93.55 %
male: 6.45 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Valacyclovir? *

What are other side effects people have besides Partial seizures? *

Encephalopathy (functioning of the brain is affected by some agent or condition): 19 people, 57.58%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 4 people, 12.12%
Acute Phase Reaction: 3 people, 9.09%
Acute Psychosis (period of mentally unstable behaviour): 3 people, 9.09%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 3 people, 9.09%
Loss Of Consciousness: 3 people, 9.09%
Cytokine Release Syndrome (immediate complication occurring with the use of anti-t cell antibody infusions): 3 people, 9.09%
Memory Loss: 3 people, 9.09%
Vasogenic Cerebral Oedema (increase in brain water): 2 people, 6.06%
Convulsive Threshold Lowered: 2 people, 6.06%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 19 people, 57.58%
Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 12.12%
Depression: 4 people, 12.12%
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 3 people, 9.09%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 3 people, 9.09%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 6.06%
Epstein-Barr Viraemia: 2 people, 6.06%
Spondyloarthropathy (any joint disease of the vertebral column): 1 person, 3.03%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 3.03%
Meningoencephalitis Herpetic (inflammation of the brain and meninges by virus): 1 person, 3.03%

* 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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