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

Summary:

Flatulence is reported as a side effect among people who take Valcyte (valganciclovir hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Prednisone, and have Ulcerative colitis.

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

Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus) is found to be associated with 1,790 drugs and 1,889 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Flatulence.

On May, 04, 2026

6,369 people reported to have side effects when taking Valcyte.
Among them, 12 people (0.19%) have Flatulence.

Among these 12 people:

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

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

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Valcyte? *

What are other side effects people have besides Flatulence? *

Weakness: 6 people, 50.00%
Abdominal Discomfort: 5 people, 41.67%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 41.67%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 5 people, 41.67%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 41.67%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 41.67%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 5 people, 41.67%
Drug Ineffective: 5 people, 41.67%
Weight Decreased: 5 people, 41.67%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 4 people, 33.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 4 people, 33.33%
Cytomegalovirus Infection: 3 people, 25.00%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 1 person, 8.33%
Bone Marrow Conditioning Regimen: 1 person, 8.33%
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 1 person, 8.33%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 1 person, 8.33%
Cough: 1 person, 8.33%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 8.33%
Cystic Fibrosis (disease of the secretary glands): 1 person, 8.33%
Diarrhea: 1 person, 8.33%

* 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).

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