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

Summary:

Hypercalcaemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Valcyte (valganciclovir hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Bactrim, and have Stress and anxiety.

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

Hypercalcaemia (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood) is found to be associated with 1,058 drugs and 1,017 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypercalcaemia.

On Aug, 06, 2026

6,369 people reported to have side effects when taking Valcyte.
Among them, 16 people (0.25%) have Hypercalcaemia.

Among these 16 people:

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

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

female: 18.75 %
male: 81.25 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Valcyte? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypercalcaemia? *

Diarrhea: 11 people, 68.75%
Acute Kidney Failure: 11 people, 68.75%
Stress And Anxiety: 11 people, 68.75%
Cytomegalovirus Infection: 10 people, 62.50%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 10 people, 62.50%
Pneumonia: 10 people, 62.50%
Joint Pain: 10 people, 62.50%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 10 people, 62.50%
Abdominal Discomfort: 10 people, 62.50%
Indigestion: 10 people, 62.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 12.50%
Psychotic Disorder: 1 person, 6.25%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 1 person, 6.25%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 6.25%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 1 person, 6.25%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 6.25%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 6.25%
Drowsiness: 1 person, 6.25%
Cytomegalovirus Infection: 1 person, 6.25%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 1 person, 6.25%

* 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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