Valturna and Skin blushing/flushing - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Skin blushing/flushing is reported as a side effect among people who take Valturna (aliskiren hemifumarate; valsartan), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Niaspan, and have High blood cholesterol.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Skin blushing/flushing when taking Valturna. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 599 people who have side effects when taking Valturna from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Valturna?

Valturna has active ingredients of aliskiren hemifumarate; valsartan. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 619 Valturna users. Check the latest studies of Valturna.

What is Skin blushing/flushing?

Skin blushing/flushing (a sudden reddening of the face, neck) is found to be associated with 2,019 drugs and 2,930 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Skin blushing/flushing.

On Jul, 13, 2026

599 people reported to have side effects when taking Valturna.
Among them, 13 people (2.17%) have Skin blushing/flushing.

Could Valturna cause Skin blushing/flushing?

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Valturna when they have Skin blushing/flushing? *

What is the gender of people who have Skin blushing/flushing when taking Valturna? *

female: 23.08 %
male: 76.92 %

What is the age of people who have Skin blushing/flushing when taking Valturna? *

What are other drugs people take besides Valturna? *

What are other side effects people have besides Skin blushing/flushing? *

Itching: 3 people, 23.08%
Skin Burning Sensation: 2 people, 15.38%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 15.38%
Burning Sensation: 2 people, 15.38%
Blood Pressure Fluctuation: 2 people, 15.38%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 1 person, 7.69%
Sleep Disorder: 1 person, 7.69%
Skin Warm: 1 person, 7.69%
Rashes (redness): 1 person, 7.69%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 7.69%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 38.46%
High Density Lipoprotein Decreased: 3 people, 23.08%
Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 15.38%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 1 person, 7.69%
Sinus Disorder (disease of sinus): 1 person, 7.69%
Low Density Lipoprotein Increased (cholesterol increased in blood): 1 person, 7.69%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 1 person, 7.69%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How severe was Skin blushing/flushing and when was it recovered:

Skin blushing/flushing in Valturna

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of aliskiren hemifumarate; valsartan:

Skin blushing/flushing and drugs with ingredients of aliskiren hemifumarate; valsartan (13 reports)

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Skin blushing/flushing:

Skin blushing/flushing (2,930 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on aliskiren hemifumarate; valsartan (the active ingredients of Valturna) and Valturna (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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