Zovirax and Exposed bone in jaw - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Exposed bone in jaw is reported as a side effect among people who take Zovirax (acyclovir sodium), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Zometa, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Exposed bone in jaw 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 Exposed bone in jaw?

Exposed bone in jaw is found to be associated with 601 drugs and 359 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Exposed bone in jaw.

On Jul, 18, 2026

8,906 people reported to have side effects when taking Zovirax.
Among them, 23 people (0.26%) have Exposed bone in jaw.

Could Zovirax cause Exposed bone in jaw?

Among these 23 people:

How long have people been on Zovirax when they have Exposed bone in jaw? *

What is the gender of people who have Exposed bone in jaw when taking Zovirax? *

female: 47.83 %
male: 52.17 %

What is the age of people who have Exposed bone in jaw when taking Zovirax? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zovirax? *

Zometa: 23 people, 100.00%
Levaquin: 19 people, 82.61%
Lorazepam: 18 people, 78.26%
Furosemide: 18 people, 78.26%
Zithromax: 17 people, 73.91%
Dexamethasone: 17 people, 73.91%
Valtrex: 17 people, 73.91%
Chlorhexidine Gluconate: 16 people, 69.57%
Duragesic-100: 16 people, 69.57%
Protonix: 14 people, 60.87%

What are other side effects people have besides Exposed bone in jaw? *

Pain: 23 people, 100.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 23 people, 100.00%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 23 people, 100.00%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 22 people, 95.65%
Joint Pain: 21 people, 91.30%
Hair Loss: 21 people, 91.30%
Nausea And Vomiting: 21 people, 91.30%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 20 people, 86.96%
Depression: 20 people, 86.96%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 20 people, 86.96%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 12 people, 52.17%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 10 people, 43.48%
Stress And Anxiety: 7 people, 30.43%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 8.70%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 4.35%
Pain: 1 person, 4.35%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 1 person, 4.35%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 4.35%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 1 person, 4.35%
Diabetes: 1 person, 4.35%

* 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).

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