Vistide and Uveitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Uveitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Vistide (cidofovir), especially for people who are male, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Bactrim, and have Cytomegalovirus chorioretinitis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Uveitis when taking Vistide. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 624 people who have side effects when taking Vistide from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Vistide?

Vistide has active ingredients of cidofovir. eHealthMe is studying from 624 Vistide users. Check the latest studies of Vistide.

What is Uveitis?

Uveitis (inflammation of the uvea) is found to be associated with 830 drugs and 1,532 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Uveitis.

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On Jul, 26, 2026

624 people reported to have side effects when taking Vistide.
Among them, 36 people (5.77%) have Uveitis.

Among these 36 people:

How long have people been on Vistide when they have Uveitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Uveitis when taking Vistide? *

female: 21.88 %
male: 78.12 %

What is the age of people who have Uveitis when taking Vistide? *

What are other drugs people take besides Vistide? *

Lamivudine: 3 people, 8.33%
Prednisone: 3 people, 8.33%
Bactrim: 3 people, 8.33%
Fluconazole: 2 people, 5.56%
Enbrel: 2 people, 5.56%
Methotrexate Sodium: 2 people, 5.56%
Efavirenz: 2 people, 5.56%
Zerit: 2 people, 5.56%
Didanosine: 2 people, 5.56%
Pentamidine Isethionate: 2 people, 5.56%

What are other side effects people have besides Uveitis? *

Proteinuria Present: 7 people, 19.44%
Hypotonia (low muscle tone): 6 people, 16.67%
Hypotony Of Eye (low intraocular pressure (iop)): 6 people, 16.67%
Intraocular Pressure Decreased: 5 people, 13.89%
Retinopathy (acute damage to the retina of the eye): 4 people, 11.11%
Papilloedema (optic disc swelling): 4 people, 11.11%
Cataract Subcapsular (cataracts that affect the back of the lens): 3 people, 8.33%
Visual Acuity Reduced (reduced clearness of vision): 3 people, 8.33%
Intraocular Pressure Increased: 2 people, 5.56%
Blindness: 2 people, 5.56%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cytomegalovirus Chorioretinitis (infection of choroid and retina of the eye from virus): 8 people, 22.22%
Lymphoma (cancer that begins in immune system cells): 3 people, 8.33%
Hiv Infection: 3 people, 8.33%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 5.56%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 2 people, 5.56%
Cytomegalovirus Test Positive: 2 people, 5.56%
Bk Virus Infection: 2 people, 5.56%
Pyoderma (any skin disease that is pyogenic): 1 person, 2.78%
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (rapidly progressive neuromuscular disease caused by opportunistic infection of brain cells): 1 person, 2.78%
Peripheral Neuropathy (damage to nerves of the peripheral nervous system): 1 person, 2.78%

* 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 cidofovir (the active ingredients of Vistide) and Vistide (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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