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

Summary:

Hallucinations is reported as a side effect among people who take Valcyte (valganciclovir hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Vitamin D3, and have Nausea.

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

Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind) is found to be associated with 1,893 drugs and 2,728 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hallucinations.

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On Aug, 21, 2026

6,369 people reported to have side effects when taking Valcyte.
Among them, 11 people (0.17%) have Hallucinations.

Among these 11 people:

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

female: 22.22 %
male: 77.78 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Valcyte? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hallucinations? *

Weakness: 5 people, 45.45%
Gait Disturbance: 5 people, 45.45%
Mental Status Changes (general changes in brain function, such as confusion, amnesia (memory loss), loss of alertness, loss of orientation): 4 people, 36.36%
Confusional State: 3 people, 27.27%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 3 people, 27.27%
Pneumonia: 3 people, 27.27%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 3 people, 27.27%
Gastrointestinal Sounds Abnormal: 2 people, 18.18%
Graft Versus Host Disease In Skin (the donated bone marrow or stem cells view the recipient's body as foreign, and the donated cells/bone marrow attack the skin): 2 people, 18.18%
Gram Stain Positive: 2 people, 18.18%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 36.36%
Pain: 3 people, 27.27%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 18.18%
Poor Quality Sleep: 2 people, 18.18%
Diabetes: 2 people, 18.18%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 1 person, 9.09%
Appetite Disorder (abnormal eating habits): 1 person, 9.09%
Bacterial Infection: 1 person, 9.09%
Constipation: 1 person, 9.09%
Cough: 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Ezeji GC, Inoue T, Bahtiyar G, Sacerdote A, "Hallucinations associated with miglitol use in a patient with chronic kidney disease and hypothyroidism", BMJ case reports, 2015 Feb .
Boschee T, DO PGY II, "Acute Hallucinations: Where Did That Come From?", , 2007 Jan .
Ezeji GC, Inoue T, Bahtiyar G, Sacerdote A, "Hallucinations associated with miglitol use in a patient with chronic kidney disease and hypothyroidism", BMJ case reports, 2015 Feb .
Boschee T, DO PGY II, "Acute Hallucinations: Where Did That Come From?", , 2007 Jan .

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?

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