Vfend and Epstein-barr virus infection - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Epstein-barr virus infection is reported as a side effect among people who take Vfend (voriconazole), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Neoral, and have Cytomegalovirus infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Epstein-barr virus infection when taking Vfend. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12,081 people who have side effects when taking Vfend from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Vfend?

Vfend has active ingredients of voriconazole. It is often used in aspergillosis. eHealthMe is studying from 12,128 Vfend users. Check the latest studies of Vfend.

What is Epstein-barr virus infection?

Epstein-barr virus infection is found to be associated with 407 drugs and 746 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Epstein-barr virus infection.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

12,081 people reported to have side effects when taking Vfend.
Among them, 16 people (0.13%) have Epstein-barr virus infection.

Could Vfend cause Epstein-barr virus infection?

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Vfend when they have Epstein-barr virus infection? *

What is the gender of people who have Epstein-barr virus infection when taking Vfend? *

female: 20 %
male: 80 %

What is the age of people who have Epstein-barr virus infection when taking Vfend? *

What are other drugs people take besides Vfend? *

What are other side effects people have besides Epstein-barr virus infection? *

Cytomegalovirus Infection: 9 people, 56.25%
Graft Versus Host Disease In Liver (the donated bone marrow or stem cells view the recipient's body as foreign, and the donated cells/bone marrow attack the liver): 5 people, 31.25%
Graft Versus Host Disease (the donated bone marrow or stem cells view the recipient's body as foreign, and the donated cells/bone marrow attack the body): 5 people, 31.25%
Diarrhea: 4 people, 25.00%
Fungal Infection: 4 people, 25.00%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 4 people, 25.00%
Acute Kidney Failure: 4 people, 25.00%
Abdominal Pain: 3 people, 18.75%
Bacterial Infection: 3 people, 18.75%
Human Herpesvirus 6 Infection: 3 people, 18.75%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cytomegalovirus Infection: 4 people, 25.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 18.75%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 3 people, 18.75%
Aplastic Anemia: 3 people, 18.75%
Bone Marrow Conditioning Regimen: 3 people, 18.75%
Cholestasis (a condition where bile cannot flow from the liver to the duodenum): 3 people, 18.75%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 3 people, 18.75%
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (All) (cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts): 3 people, 18.75%
Infection: 3 people, 18.75%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 18.75%

* 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 voriconazole (the active ingredients of Vfend) and Vfend (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

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