Valsartan and Brain stem stroke - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Brain stem stroke is reported as a side effect among people who take Valsartan (valsartan), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Clopidogrel, and have Cardiac failure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Brain stem stroke when taking Valsartan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 62,763 people who have side effects when taking Valsartan from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Valsartan?

Valsartan has active ingredients of valsartan. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 63,805 Valsartan users. Check the latest studies of Valsartan.

What is Brain stem stroke?

Brain stem stroke (rapid loss of brain function due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain) is found to be associated with 77 drugs and 153 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Brain stem stroke.

On Jul, 28, 2026

62,763 people reported to have side effects when taking Valsartan.
Among them, 13 people (0.02%) have Brain stem stroke.

Could Valsartan cause Brain stem stroke?

Among these 13 people:

What is the gender of people who have Brain stem stroke when taking Valsartan? *

female: 81.82 %
male: 18.18 %

What is the age of people who have Brain stem stroke when taking Valsartan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Valsartan? *

What are other side effects people have besides Brain stem stroke? *

Delirium (wild excitement): 10 people, 76.92%
Fall: 9 people, 69.23%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 4 people, 30.77%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 3 people, 23.08%
Cardiac Failure: 3 people, 23.08%
Circulatory Collapse: 2 people, 15.38%
Body Temperature Decreased: 1 person, 7.69%
Body Temperature Increased: 1 person, 7.69%
Facial Paresis (weakness in facial muscle movement): 1 person, 7.69%
Visual Impairment: 1 person, 7.69%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cardiac Failure: 10 people, 76.92%
Pain: 2 people, 15.38%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 15.38%
Myocardial Ischaemia (the blood flow through one or more of the blood vessels that lead to heart (coronary arteries) is decreased): 2 people, 15.38%
Constipation: 2 people, 15.38%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 2 people, 15.38%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 1 person, 7.69%
Diabetes Mellitus Inadequate Control: 1 person, 7.69%

* 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 valsartan (the active ingredients of Valsartan) and Valsartan (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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