Valium and Streptococcal sepsis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Streptococcal sepsis is reported as a side effect among people who take Valium (diazepam), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Lasix, and have Hypercalcaemia of malignancy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Streptococcal sepsis when taking Valium. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 45,658 people who have side effects when taking Valium from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Valium?

Valium has active ingredients of diazepam. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 48,647 Valium users. Check the latest studies of Valium.

What is Streptococcal sepsis?

Streptococcal sepsis (whole body inflammation by streptococcal) is found to be associated with 333 drugs and 359 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Streptococcal sepsis.

On Jul, 12, 2026

45,658 people reported to have side effects when taking Valium.
Among them, 28 people (0.06%) have Streptococcal sepsis.

Could Valium cause Streptococcal sepsis?

Among these 28 people:

What is the gender of people who have Streptococcal sepsis when taking Valium? *

female: 89.29 %
male: 10.71 %

What is the age of people who have Streptococcal sepsis when taking Valium? *

What are other drugs people take besides Valium? *

What are other side effects people have besides Streptococcal sepsis? *

Septic Shock (shock due to blood infection): 22 people, 78.57%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 21 people, 75.00%
Pulmonary Oedema (fluid accumulation in the lungs): 20 people, 71.43%
Pain: 20 people, 71.43%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 20 people, 71.43%
Weight Decreased: 19 people, 67.86%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 19 people, 67.86%
Rib Fracture: 19 people, 67.86%
Enterococcus Test Positive: 18 people, 64.29%
Extremity Necrosis (death of body tissue of arms and legs): 18 people, 64.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 18 people, 64.29%
Hypercalcaemia Of Malignancy (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood with cancer): 18 people, 64.29%
Hypercalcaemia (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood): 13 people, 46.43%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 3 people, 10.71%
Depression: 3 people, 10.71%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 7.14%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 2 people, 7.14%
Crying: 2 people, 7.14%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 2 people, 7.14%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Streptococcal sepsis (359 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on diazepam (the active ingredients of Valium) and Valium (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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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