Valtrex and Cachexia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cachexia is reported as a side effect among people who take Valtrex (valacyclovir hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Zometa, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cachexia when taking Valtrex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 38,014 people who have side effects when taking Valtrex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Valtrex?

Valtrex has active ingredients of valacyclovir hydrochloride. It is often used in genital herpes. eHealthMe is studying from 39,999 Valtrex users. Check the latest studies of Valtrex.

What is Cachexia?

Cachexia (loss of weight) is found to be associated with 660 drugs and 1,203 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cachexia.

On Jul, 18, 2026

38,014 people reported to have side effects when taking Valtrex.
Among them, 31 people (0.08%) have Cachexia.

Among these 31 people:

What is the gender of people who have Cachexia when taking Valtrex? *

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

What is the age of people who have Cachexia when taking Valtrex? *

What are other drugs people take besides Valtrex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cachexia? *

Anaemia (lack of blood): 19 people, 61.29%
Weight Decreased: 18 people, 58.06%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 18 people, 58.06%
Weakness: 16 people, 51.61%
Rashes (redness): 15 people, 48.39%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 15 people, 48.39%
Fever: 15 people, 48.39%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 14 people, 45.16%
Swallowing Difficulty: 14 people, 45.16%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 14 people, 45.16%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 11 people, 35.48%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 9 people, 29.03%
Aseptic Necrosis (the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply): 9 people, 29.03%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 12.90%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 3 people, 9.68%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 9.68%
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 2 people, 6.45%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 6.45%
Nausea And Vomiting: 2 people, 6.45%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 6.45%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Cachexia (1,203 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on valacyclovir hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Valtrex) and Valtrex (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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