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Valtrex (Valacyclovir) - Reports of Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

 



This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Valtrex (Valacyclovir). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view a sample of recent reports further on this page.

Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

All cases (415)
     Dysarthria (78)Depressed Level of Consciousness (71)Dizziness (60)more >>

Cases resulting in a serious event (399)
     Dysarthria (75)Depressed Level of Consciousness (71)Renal Failure Acute (60)more >>

Cases resulting in death (13)
     Overdose (6)Depressed Level of Consciousness (6)Pneumonia (4)more >>

Cases resulting in life threatening events (35)
     Renal Failure Acute (17)Depressed Level of Consciousness (13)Hallucination (9)more >>

Cases resulting in hospitalization (284)
     Depressed Level of Consciousness (68)Dysarthria (63)Renal Failure Acute (57)more >>

Cases resulting in disability (46)
     Depressed Level of Consciousness (7)Altered State of Consciousness (7)Blood Urea Increased (6)more >>

Cases resulting in other serious reactions (98)
     Hallucination (12)Dysarthria (10)Restlessness (7)more >>

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Valtrex (Valacyclovir). For a complete list and/or a specific selection of reports, please use the links in the index above.

Adverse event in 63 year old female receiving Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Reported by a pharmacist from Japan on 2007-10-31

Patient: 63 year old female, weighing 66.0 kg (145.2 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Vomiting, Nausea, Dizziness, Blood Creatinine Increased, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Loxonin
    Dosage: 60mg three times per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Herpes Zoster
    Start date: 2007-10-01
    End date: 2007-10-03

Methycobal
    Dosage: 500mg three times per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Herpes Zoster
    Start date: 2007-10-01
    End date: 2007-10-03

Mucosta
    Dosage: 100mg three times per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-10-01
    End date: 2007-10-03

Valtrex
    Dosage: 1000mg three times per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Herpes Zoster
    Start date: 2007-10-01
    End date: 2007-10-03

Other drugs received by patient: Norvasc; Plavix



Adverse event in female receiving Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-31

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: LIP Swelling, Vomiting, Anaphylactic Reaction, Eczema

Suspect drug(s):
Valtrex (Valacyclovir)



Adverse event in 69 year old female receiving Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Reported by a pharmacist from Japan on 2007-10-30

Patient: 69 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Malaise, Blood Creatinine Increased, Anuria, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Loxonin
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Valtrex
    Dosage: 1000mg three times per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Herpes Zoster
    Start date: 2007-10-09
    End date: 2007-10-12



Adverse event in 79 year old female receiving Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-30

Patient: 79 year old female, weighing 66.0 kg (145.2 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Oral Intake Reduced, Pyrexia, Renal Failure Acute, Discomfort

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Other drugs received by patient: Adalat; Perindopril Erbumine; Urinorm



Adverse event in 72 year old male receiving Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Reported by a pharmacist from Japan on 2007-10-29

Patient: 72 year old male, weighing 53.0 kg (116.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dysarthria, Drooling, Vertigo, Dizziness, Encephalopathy, Hallucination, Ill-Defined Disorder

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Other drugs received by patient: Amlodipine; Caltan; Micardis; Aspirin; Anplag; Lansoprazole; Gastrom



Adverse event in 83 year old female receiving Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Reported by a pharmacist from Japan on 2007-10-29

Patient: 83 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Encephalopathy, Shock

Suspect drug(s):
Valtrex (Valacyclovir)



Adverse event in 40 year old male receiving Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-29

Patient: 40 year old male, weighing 81.6 kg (179.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Pressure Increased, Pruritus, Joint Swelling, Rash Papular, NO Therapeutic Response, Rash Erythematous, Urticaria, White Blood Cell Count Increased

Suspect drug(s):
Valtrex (Valacyclovir)



Adverse event in 66 year old male receiving Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-29

Patient: 66 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Restlessness, Insomnia, Tremor

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Other drugs received by patient: Celestamine TAB; Claritin



Adverse event in 77 year old female receiving Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-26

Patient: 77 year old female, weighing 56.0 kg (123.2 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Vomiting, Swelling Face, Nausea, Feeling Abnormal, Renal Failure Acute, Generalised Oedema

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Other drugs received by patient: Calslot; Crestor; Bufferin; Aspirin



Adverse event in 63 year old female receiving Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Reported by a pharmacist from Japan on 2007-10-26

Patient: 63 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Renal Disorder, Nausea, Dizziness

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Other drugs received by patient: Loxonin; Methycobal; Mucosta; Norvasc; Plavix



Adverse event in 78 year old male receiving Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-26

Patient: 78 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Renal Failure, Blood Urine Present, Malaise, Anorexia

Suspect drug(s):
Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Other drugs received by patient: Unknown Drug; Gasmotin; Magmitt



Adverse event in male receiving Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-25

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hepatic Function Abnormal, Jaundice Cholestatic

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Other drugs received by patient: Longes; Perdipine LA; Medazepam; Lendormin; Sermion; Grandaxin; Meilax; Tripamide



Adverse event in 65 year old female receiving Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-24

Patient: 65 year old female, weighing 50.0 kg (110.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Renal Impairment, Malaise, Pain

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Valtrex (Valacyclovir)



Adverse event in 73 year old male receiving Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-24

Patient: 73 year old male, weighing 68.0 kg (149.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Creatinine Increased, Anuria, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Crestor
    Dosage: 2.5mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-06-20
    End date: 2007-09-25

Loxonin
    Dosage: 60mg twice per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-09-21
    End date: 2007-09-23

Olmetec
    Dosage: 2.5mg twice per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cardiac Failure
    End date: 2007-09-25

Valtrex
    Dosage: 1000mg three times per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Herpes Zoster
    Start date: 2007-09-21
    End date: 2007-09-24

Other drugs received by patient: Artist; Neuquinon; Rabeprazole Sodium; Magnesium Oxide; Zolpidem



Adverse event in 43 year old male receiving Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Reported by a pharmacist from Japan on 2007-10-24

Patient: 43 year old male, weighing 62.0 kg (136.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agitation, Vomiting, Nausea, Urine Output Decreased, Mental Status Changes, Headache, Weight Increased, Renal Impairment, Vertigo, Dizziness, Masked Facies, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Other drugs received by patient: Voltaren; Selbex; Ganaton; Unknown Drug; Gentacin; Unknown Drug



Adverse event in 72 year old male receiving Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Reported by a pharmacist from Japan on 2007-10-23

Patient: 72 year old male, weighing 53.0 kg (116.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Vertigo, Dizziness

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Valtrex (Valacyclovir)



Adverse event in 66 year old male receiving Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-22

Patient: 66 year old male, weighing 56.0 kg (123.2 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Encephalopathy, Dizziness, Amnesia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Other drugs received by patient: Precipitated Calcium Carbonate; Renagel; Artist; Aspirin; Zyloric; Lansoprazole; Anplag; Unknown Drug; Marzulene-S; Warfarin Sodium



Adverse event in 69 year old female receiving Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-22

Patient: 69 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: White Blood Cell Count Decreased, Haemoglobin Decreased, Platelet Count Decreased

Suspect drug(s):
Valtrex (Valacyclovir)



Adverse event in 76 year old female receiving Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-19

Patient: 76 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Overdose, Nausea, Headache, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Other drugs received by patient: Voltaren



Adverse event in 51 year old female receiving Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-19

Patient: 51 year old female, weighing 63.1 kg (138.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Vomiting, Nausea, Dehydration, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Valtrex
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Herpes Zoster
    Start date: 2007-09-14
    End date: 2007-09-18

Voltaren
    Indication: Facet Joint Syndrome
    Start date: 2007-08-23
    End date: 2007-09-18

Other drugs received by patient: Celestamine TAB; Methycobal; Mucosta



Adverse event in 68 year old male receiving Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-17

Patient: 68 year old male, weighing 61.1 kg (134.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Speech Disorder, Dysarthria, Overdose, Motor Dysfunction, Encephalopathy, Altered State of Consciousness, Delirium

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Other drugs received by patient: Artist; Renagel; Amlodipine; Selbex; Mikelan; Famotidine; Caltan; Alosenn; Olmetec; Gatifloxacin; Zovirax; Adona (AC-17)



Adverse event in 56 year old male receiving Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-17

Patient: 56 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Monoplegia, Visual Field Defect, Hallucination, Visual, Visual Acuity Reduced, Scotoma

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Other drugs received by patient: Unknown Drug; Nichi E Nate; Ferromia; Unknown Drug; Methycobal; Tankaru; Amoban; Alosenn; Unknown Drug



Adverse event in 82 year old female receiving Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-17

Patient: 82 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Urea Increased, Renal Disorder, Dyskinesia, Encephalopathy, Blood Creatinine Increased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Valtrex
    Dosage: 1000mg three times per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Herpes Zoster
    Start date: 2007-08-24
    End date: 2007-08-26

Vicclox
    Dosage: 250mg per day
    Indication: Herpes Zoster
    Start date: 2007-08-24
    End date: 2007-08-26

Other drugs received by patient: Fosamac; Onealfa; Maalox



Adverse event in 88 year old male receiving Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-16

Patient: 88 year old male, weighing 51.0 kg (112.2 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dysarthria, Overdose, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Dizziness, Gait Disturbance

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Other drugs received by patient: Pranoprofen; Nipolazin; Coniel; Doxazosin Mesylate; Diart; Urinorm; Pravastatin; Ledolper



Adverse event in 55 year old female receiving Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-16

Patient: 55 year old female, weighing 40.0 kg (88.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Affect Lability, Encephalopathy, Hallucination, Delusion

Suspect drug(s):
Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Other drugs received by patient: Furosemide; Famotidine; Aldomet; Towarat L; Caltan

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