Valsartan and Encephalitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Encephalitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Valsartan (valsartan), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Metformin, and have Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

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

Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) is found to be associated with 655 drugs and 847 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Encephalitis.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

62,763 people reported to have side effects when taking Valsartan.
Among them, 43 people (0.07%) have Encephalitis.

Among these 43 people:

How long have people been on Valsartan when they have Encephalitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Encephalitis when taking Valsartan? *

female: 88.37 %
male: 11.63 %

What is the age of people who have Encephalitis when taking Valsartan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Valsartan? *

Metformin: 12 people, 27.91%
Yasmin: 11 people, 25.58%
Cetirizine Hydrochloride: 8 people, 18.60%
Allopurinol: 7 people, 16.28%
Ocrevus: 7 people, 16.28%
Aubagio: 6 people, 13.95%
Levothyroxine Sodium: 5 people, 11.63%
Ventolin: 5 people, 11.63%
Pantoprazole: 5 people, 11.63%
Opdivo: 4 people, 9.30%

What are other side effects people have besides Encephalitis? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 25.58%
Cough: 8 people, 18.60%
Fever: 8 people, 18.60%
Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 16.28%
Stress And Anxiety: 7 people, 16.28%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 6 people, 13.95%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 6 people, 13.95%
Meningitis (inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges): 6 people, 13.95%
Mental Disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability): 6 people, 13.95%
Oropharyngeal Pain: 6 people, 13.95%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 7 people, 16.28%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 6 people, 13.95%
Birth Control: 6 people, 13.95%
Colorectal Cancer Metastatic (cancer of colon and rectal spreads to other parts): 6 people, 13.95%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 4 people, 9.30%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 4 people, 9.30%
Renal Cell Carcinoma (a kidney cancer): 4 people, 9.30%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 9.30%
Burkitt Lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system): 3 people, 6.98%
Aplastic Anemia: 3 people, 6.98%

* 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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