Zovirax and Blood creatine increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Blood creatine increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Zovirax (acyclovir sodium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Methotrexate, and have Immunodeficiency disorders.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Blood creatine increased when taking Zovirax. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,906 people who have side effects when taking Zovirax from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zovirax?

Zovirax has active ingredients of acyclovir sodium. It is often used in genital herpes. eHealthMe is studying from 9,031 Zovirax users. Check the latest studies of Zovirax.

What is Blood creatine increased?

Blood creatine increased is found to be associated with 632 drugs and 681 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Blood creatine increased.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

8,906 people reported to have side effects when taking Zovirax.
Among them, 17 people (0.19%) have Blood creatine increased.

Could Zovirax cause Blood creatine increased?

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Zovirax when they have Blood creatine increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Blood creatine increased when taking Zovirax? *

female: 23.53 %
male: 76.47 %

What is the age of people who have Blood creatine increased when taking Zovirax? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zovirax? *

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

Blood Urea Increased: 8 people, 47.06%
Confusion: 3 people, 17.65%
Blood Bilirubin Increased: 3 people, 17.65%
Pneumonia Fungal: 3 people, 17.65%
Creatinine Renal Clearance Decreased: 2 people, 11.76%
Itching: 2 people, 11.76%
Acute Kidney Failure: 2 people, 11.76%
Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity): 2 people, 11.76%
Fever: 2 people, 11.76%
Nephropathy Toxic (damage to kidney due to toxins): 2 people, 11.76%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunodeficiency Disorders: 3 people, 17.65%
Systemic Candida (whole body fungal infection): 1 person, 5.88%
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (acute cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts): 1 person, 5.88%

* 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 acyclovir sodium (the active ingredients of Zovirax) and Zovirax (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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