Valcyte and Aortic arteriosclerosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Aortic arteriosclerosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Valcyte (valganciclovir hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Candesartan Cilexetil, and have Cardiac disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Aortic arteriosclerosis when taking Valcyte. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 6,369 people who have side effects when taking Valcyte from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Valcyte?

Valcyte has active ingredients of valganciclovir hydrochloride. It is often used in cmv - immunocompromised host. eHealthMe is studying from 6,409 Valcyte users. Check the latest studies of Valcyte.

What is Aortic arteriosclerosis?

Aortic arteriosclerosis (hardening of the aortic arteries) is found to be associated with 747 drugs and 561 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Aortic arteriosclerosis.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

6,369 people reported to have side effects when taking Valcyte.
Among them, 37 people (0.58%) have Aortic arteriosclerosis.

Could Valcyte cause Aortic arteriosclerosis?

Among these 37 people:

How long have people been on Valcyte when they have Aortic arteriosclerosis? *

What is the gender of people who have Aortic arteriosclerosis when taking Valcyte? *

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

What is the age of people who have Aortic arteriosclerosis when taking Valcyte? *

What are other drugs people take besides Valcyte? *

Candesartan Cilexetil: 36 people, 97.30%
Torsemide: 35 people, 94.59%
Tacrolimus: 35 people, 94.59%
Sodium Bicarbonate: 35 people, 94.59%
Carvedilol: 35 people, 94.59%
Hygroton: 35 people, 94.59%
Furosemide: 35 people, 94.59%
Aranesp: 34 people, 91.89%
Prograf: 34 people, 91.89%
Myfortic: 34 people, 91.89%

What are other side effects people have besides Aortic arteriosclerosis? *

Metabolic Acidosis (body produces too much acid, or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body): 36 people, 97.30%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 36 people, 97.30%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 36 people, 97.30%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 36 people, 97.30%
Hepatomegaly (abnormal enlargement of the liver): 36 people, 97.30%
Hepatic Steatosis (fatty liver disease): 36 people, 97.30%
Presyncope: 36 people, 97.30%
Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 36 people, 97.30%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 36 people, 97.30%
Renal Cyst Haemorrhage (bleeding kidney cyst): 36 people, 97.30%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 35 people, 94.59%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 35 people, 94.59%
Cardiac Disorder: 35 people, 94.59%
Prostate Infection: 34 people, 91.89%
Abdominal Discomfort: 33 people, 89.19%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 32 people, 86.49%
High Blood Pressure: 14 people, 37.84%
Prostatic Disorder: 1 person, 2.70%
Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 1 person, 2.70%
Cytomegalovirus Infection: 1 person, 2.70%

* 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 valganciclovir hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Valcyte) and Valcyte (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?

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