Vx-950 and Blood uric acid increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Blood uric acid increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Vx-950 (telaprevir), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Ribavirin, and have Hepatitis c.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Blood uric acid increased when taking Vx-950. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,463 people who have side effects when taking Vx-950 from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Vx-950?

Vx-950 has active ingredients of telaprevir. eHealthMe is studying from 9,465 Vx-950 users. Check the latest studies of Vx-950.

What is Blood uric acid increased?

Blood uric acid increased is found to be associated with 757 drugs and 957 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Blood uric acid increased.

On Jul, 09, 2026

9,463 people reported to have side effects when taking Vx-950.
Among them, 51 people (0.54%) have Blood uric acid increased.

Could Vx-950 cause Blood uric acid increased?

Among these 51 people:

How long have people been on Vx-950 when they have Blood uric acid increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Blood uric acid increased when taking Vx-950? *

female: 42 %
male: 58 %

What is the age of people who have Blood uric acid increased when taking Vx-950? *

What are other drugs people take besides Vx-950? *

What are other side effects people have besides Blood uric acid increased? *

Haemoglobin Decreased: 21 people, 41.18%
Blood Creatinine Increased: 13 people, 25.49%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 13 people, 25.49%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 12 people, 23.53%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 12 people, 23.53%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 12 people, 23.53%
Rashes (redness): 11 people, 21.57%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 10 people, 19.61%
Itching: 10 people, 19.61%
White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 9 people, 17.65%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hepatitis C: 23 people, 45.10%
Weight Loss: 1 person, 1.96%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 1.96%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 1.96%
Nasal Sinus Cancer (cancer of hollow cavity behind nose): 1 person, 1.96%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 1.96%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 1 person, 1.96%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 1.96%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 1 person, 1.96%
Adverse Event: 1 person, 1.96%

* 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 telaprevir (the active ingredients of Vx-950) and Vx-950 (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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