Valcyte and Blindness - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Blindness 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 - 6 months also take Cellcept, and have Cytomegalovirus infection.

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

Blindness is found to be associated with 1,507 drugs and 1,990 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Blindness.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Sep, 01, 2026

6,369 people reported to have side effects when taking Valcyte.
Among them, 38 people (0.6%) have Blindness.

Among these 38 people:

How long have people been on Valcyte when they have Blindness? *

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

female: 44.44 %
male: 55.56 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Valcyte? *

What are other side effects people have besides Blindness? *

Weight Increased: 7 people, 18.42%
Cytomegalovirus Infection: 4 people, 10.53%
Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (scar tissue that forms in parts of the kidney called glomeruli): 3 people, 7.89%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 3 people, 7.89%
Acute Kidney Failure: 3 people, 7.89%
Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel): 3 people, 7.89%
Withdrawal Syndrome (a discontinuation syndrome is a set of symptoms occurred due to discontinuation of substance): 2 people, 5.26%
Memory Loss: 2 people, 5.26%
Cytomegalovirus Chorioretinitis (infection of choroid and retina of the eye from virus): 2 people, 5.26%
Reading Disorder (problem in areas of the brain that help interpret language): 2 people, 5.26%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cytomegalovirus Infection: 8 people, 21.05%
Hiv Infection: 7 people, 18.42%
Viral Infection: 5 people, 13.16%
Indigestion: 5 people, 13.16%
Bacterial Infection: 5 people, 13.16%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 5 people, 13.16%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 5 people, 13.16%
Cytomegalovirus Chorioretinitis (infection of choroid and retina of the eye from virus): 4 people, 10.53%
Uveitis (inflammation of the uvea): 2 people, 5.26%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 2 people, 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 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?

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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