Valacyclovir and Withdrawal syndrome - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Withdrawal syndrome is reported as a side effect among people who take Valacyclovir (valacyclovir hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Synthroid, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Withdrawal syndrome 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 Withdrawal syndrome?

Withdrawal syndrome (a discontinuation syndrome is a set of symptoms occurred due to discontinuation of substance) is found to be associated with 1,003 drugs and 1,483 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Withdrawal syndrome.

On Jul, 11, 2026

41,259 people reported to have side effects when taking Valacyclovir.
Among them, 86 people (0.21%) have Withdrawal syndrome.

Could Valacyclovir cause Withdrawal syndrome?

Among these 86 people:

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

female: 83.95 %
male: 16.05 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Valacyclovir? *

Synthroid: 34 people, 39.53%
Tylenol: 32 people, 37.21%
Amlodipine Besylate: 31 people, 36.05%
Vyvanse: 31 people, 36.05%
Clonidine: 30 people, 34.88%
Risperidone: 28 people, 32.56%
Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride: 28 people, 32.56%
Sertraline: 27 people, 31.40%
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride: 24 people, 27.91%
Atomoxetine Hydrochloride: 23 people, 26.74%

What are other side effects people have besides Withdrawal syndrome? *

Headache (pain in head): 46 people, 53.49%
Pain: 43 people, 50.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 42 people, 48.84%
Drug Ineffective: 41 people, 47.67%
Suicidal Ideation: 40 people, 46.51%
Memory Loss: 40 people, 46.51%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 39 people, 45.35%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 39 people, 45.35%
Cough: 38 people, 44.19%
Feeling Abnormal: 38 people, 44.19%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 45 people, 52.33%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 30 people, 34.88%
Oral Herpes (viral infection of mouth): 29 people, 33.72%
Pain: 14 people, 16.28%
Depression: 12 people, 13.95%
Stress And Anxiety: 12 people, 13.95%
High Blood Cholesterol: 11 people, 12.79%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 9 people, 10.47%
Hypersensitivity: 7 people, 8.14%
Post Herpetic Neuralgia (neuralgia caused by the varicella zoster virus): 6 people, 6.98%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Withdrawal syndrome (1,003 drugs)

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Withdrawal syndrome (1,483 conditions)

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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