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Valtrex (Valacyclovir) - Life Threatening Events - Suspected Cause - Side Effect Reports

 
 



Index of reports > Life Threatening Events (12)

Below is the selection of side effect reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Valtrex (Valacyclovir) life threatening events. The selected reports were submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year.

Possible Valtrex side effects in 73 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-08

Patient: 73 year old male

Reactions: Dysphagia, International Normalised Ratio Increased, General Physical Health Deterioration, Erosive Oesophagitis, Rash, International Normalised Ratio Fluctuation

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acyclovir
    Indication: Herpes Simplex
    Start date: 2012-06-07
    End date: 2012-06-18

Valtrex
    Dosage: 500mg twice per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2012-06-17
    End date: 2012-06-23

Clindamycin
    Indication: Herpes Simplex
    Start date: 2012-06-07
    End date: 2012-06-18

Coumadin
    Dosage: 7.5mg unknown
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2012-06-07

Other drugs received by patient: Zovirax; Digoxin; Prednisone TAB; Bactroban; Amiodarone HCL; Omeprazole



Possible Valtrex side effects in female

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-07-23

Patient: female

Reactions: Confusional State, Blood Urea Increased, Spleen Scan Abnormal, Kidney Enlargement, Renal Cyst, Blood Uric Acid Increased, Urinary Retention, Asthenia, Blood Creatinine Increased, Feeling Abnormal, Decreased Appetite, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Valtrex

Other drugs received by patient: Alprazolam; Airocool; Uniphyl; Asverin; Dogmatyl; Bunazosin Hydrochloride; Singulair; Mucosta; Alprazolam; Candesartan Cilexetil; Aspenon; Depas; Candesartan Cilexetil; Abilit



Possible Valtrex side effects in male

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-07-18

Patient: male, weighing 60.0 kg (132.0 pounds)

Reactions: Haemoptysis, Cerebral Infarction

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Epirubicin Hydrochloride
    Indication: non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Start date: 2012-03-21
    End date: 2012-05-30

Adona
    Start date: 2012-06-28
    End date: 2012-07-03

Transamine CAP
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2011-07-06
    End date: 2012-06-27

Adona
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2011-07-06
    End date: 2012-06-27

Cerocral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cerebral Infarction
    Start date: 2012-06-15
    End date: 2012-06-28

Valtrex
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Herpes Zoster
    Start date: 2012-06-12

Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
    Indication: Antiemetic Supportive Care
    Start date: 2012-03-21
    End date: 2012-05-30

Adona
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2012-07-04
    End date: 2012-07-04

Adona
    Start date: 2012-07-04

Transamine CAP
    Dosage: unknown
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2012-07-04
    End date: 2012-07-04

Transamine CAP
    Dosage: unknown
    Start date: 2012-06-28
    End date: 2012-07-03

Transamine CAP
    Dosage: unknown
    Start date: 2012-07-04

Other drugs received by patient: Magmitt; Gentamicin Sulfate; Famotidine; Naproxen; Seltouch; Stickzenol; Posterisan; Gentamicin Sulfate; Arsena-A; Seltouch; Tramadol Hydrochloride / Acetaminophen; Hustazol; Stickzenol; Posterisan



Possible Valtrex side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-06

Patient: female, weighing 3.2 kg (7.0 pounds)

Reactions: Death, Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy

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

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Valtrex

Other drugs received by patient: Flonase; Flexeril; Lyrica; Celebrex; Loratadine; Vitamin TAB; Relpax; Nexium; Glyburide; Topamax; Tramadol HCL; Chantix; Vicodin



Possible Valtrex side effects in 17 year old female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-02

Patient: 17 year old female, weighing 74.4 kg (163.7 pounds)

Reactions: Agitation, Tachycardia, Coagulopathy, Blood Albumin Decreased, Treatment Noncompliance, Herpes Zoster, Rash Pruritic, Metapneumovirus Infection, Nystagmus, Oedema Peripheral, Deafness Unilateral, Menorrhagia, Feeling of Despair, Metabolic Acidosis, Rhinovirus Infection, Pain in Extremity, Family Stress, Anaemia, Encephalopathy, Toxicity To Various Agents, Cardiomyopathy, Tremor, Aggression, Hepatic Steatosis, Fungal Infection, Dehydration, Rash Erythematous, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Pancreatitis, Haemolytic Anaemia, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Mobility Decreased, Electrocardiogram QT Prolonged, Atelectasis, Otitis Media Chronic, Suicidal Ideation, Hypokalaemia, Speech Disorder, Myalgia, Fungaemia, Arthritis Reactive, Pleural Effusion, Tachypnoea, Opportunistic Infection, Depression, Apparent Life Threatening Event, Electrolyte Imbalance, Thrombocytopenia, Lethargy, Self-Injurious Ideation, Blood Glucose Increased, Renal Failure Acute, Pneumonia Bordetella, Fluid Overload, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Musculoskeletal Pain, Hyponatraemia, Ear Infection, Diarrhoea, Arthralgia, Sepsis, Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Isentress
    Dosage: 400 mg/bid/po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: HIV Infection
    Start date: 2008-02-08
    End date: 2009-01-14

Ceftazidime
    Dosage: /q8h/iv
    Indication: Pneumonia
    End date: 2010-05-12

Enalapril Maleate
    Dosage: /bid/po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cardiomyopathy
    End date: 2010-05-12

Valtrex
    Dosage: /bid/po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Prophylaxis
    End date: 2010-05-12

Vancomycin
    Dosage: /q8h/iv
    Indication: Pyrexia
    End date: 2010-05-12

Other drugs received by patient: Pentamidine Isethionate



Possible Valtrex side effects in female

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-06-13

Patient: female

Reactions: Oral Mucosal Blistering, Vulval Ulceration, Eye Discharge, Mouth Ulceration, Pyrexia, Erythema, Ocular Hyperaemia, Skin Degenerative Disorder, Skin Erosion, Oral Mucosa Erosion, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Valtrex
    Dosage: 3000mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Viith Nerve Paralysis
    Start date: 2012-04-09
    End date: 2012-04-13

Lansoprazole
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2012-04-09
    End date: 2012-04-13

Other drugs received by patient: Juvela; Vitamin B12; Prednisolone



Possible Valtrex side effects in male

Reported by a physician from Switzerland on 2012-04-26

Patient: male

Reactions: Blood Bilirubin Increased, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Coma Hepatic, Cholestasis, Hepatic Steatosis

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

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Methotrexate Sodium
    Indication: Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia
    Start date: 2005-02-09
    End date: 2005-03-07

Fungizone
    Indication: Aspergilloma
    Start date: 2005-02-01
    End date: 2005-02-01

Vfend
    Indication: Aspergilloma
    Start date: 2005-02-20
    End date: 2005-03-08

Vincristine Sulfate
    Indication: Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia
    Start date: 2005-02-09
    End date: 2005-03-07

Methotrexate Sodium
    Indication: Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia
    Start date: 2005-02-09
    End date: 2005-03-07

Asparaginase
    Indication: Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia
    Start date: 2005-02-09
    End date: 2005-03-07

Tazobactam
    Indication: Aspergilloma
    Start date: 2005-02-12
    End date: 2005-03-04

Valtrex
    Indication: Aspergilloma
    Start date: 2005-02-20
    End date: 2005-03-08

Cyclophosphamide
    Indication: Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia
    Start date: 2005-02-09
    End date: 2005-03-07

Other drugs received by patient: Navoban; Torsemide; Prednisone TAB; Bactrim



Possible Valtrex side effects in 68 year old male

Reported by a physician from Switzerland on 2012-04-24

Patient: 68 year old male

Reactions: Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Blood Bilirubin Increased, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Cholestasis, Cardiac Disorder, Hepatic Steatosis, Multi-Organ Failure, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Lower Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage, Upper Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage, Renal Failure Acute

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

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Tazobactam
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Aspergilloma
    Start date: 2005-02-12
    End date: 2005-03-04

Cerubidine
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia
    Start date: 2005-02-09
    End date: 2005-03-07

Methotrexate Sodium
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia
    Start date: 2005-02-09
    End date: 2005-03-07

Oncovin
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia
    Start date: 2005-02-09
    End date: 2005-03-07

Cyclophosphamide
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia
    Start date: 2005-02-09
    End date: 2005-03-07

Valtrex
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Aspergilloma
    Start date: 2005-02-20
    End date: 2005-03-08

Asparaginase
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia
    Start date: 2005-02-09
    End date: 2005-03-07

Fungizone
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Aspergilloma
    Start date: 2005-02-01
    End date: 2005-02-01

Vfend
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Aspergilloma
    Start date: 2005-02-20
    End date: 2005-03-08

Other drugs received by patient: Bactrim; Prednisone; Navoban; Torsemide



Possible Valtrex side effects in 68 year old male

Reported by a physician from Switzerland on 2012-02-10

Patient: 68 year old male

Reactions: Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Blood Bilirubin Increased, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Cholestasis, Cardiac Disorder, Hepatic Steatosis, Multi-Organ Failure, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Lower Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage, Upper Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage, Renal Failure Acute

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

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Valtrex
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Aspergilloma
    Start date: 2005-02-20
    End date: 2005-03-08

Oncovin
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia
    Start date: 2005-02-09
    End date: 2005-03-07

Cerubidine
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia
    Start date: 2005-02-09
    End date: 2005-03-07

Methotrexate Sodium
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia
    Start date: 2005-02-09
    End date: 2005-03-07

Asparaginase
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia
    Start date: 2005-02-09
    End date: 2005-03-07

Fungizone
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Aspergilloma
    Start date: 2005-02-01
    End date: 2005-02-01

Cyclophosphamide
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia
    Start date: 2005-02-09
    End date: 2005-03-07

Tazobactam
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Aspergilloma
    Start date: 2005-02-12
    End date: 2005-03-04

Vfend
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Aspergilloma
    Start date: 2005-02-20
    End date: 2005-03-08

Other drugs received by patient: Prednisone; Torsemide; Bactrim; Navoban



Possible Valtrex side effects in male

Reported by a physician from Switzerland on 2012-02-08

Patient: male

Reactions: Blood Bilirubin Increased, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Coma Hepatic, Cholestasis, Hepatic Steatosis

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

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Asparaginase
    Indication: Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia
    Start date: 2005-02-09
    End date: 2005-03-07

Daunorubicin HCL
    Indication: Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia
    Start date: 2005-02-09
    End date: 2005-03-07

Vfend
    Indication: Aspergilloma
    Start date: 2005-02-20
    End date: 2005-03-08

Methotrexate Sodium
    Indication: Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia
    Start date: 2005-02-09
    End date: 2005-03-07

Fungizone
    Indication: Aspergilloma
    Start date: 2005-02-01
    End date: 2005-02-01

Tazobactam
    Indication: Aspergilloma
    Start date: 2005-02-12
    End date: 2005-03-04

Vincristine Sulfate
    Indication: Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia
    Start date: 2005-02-09
    End date: 2005-03-07

Cyclophosphamide
    Indication: Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia
    Start date: 2005-02-09
    End date: 2005-03-07

Valtrex
    Indication: Aspergilloma
    Start date: 2005-02-20
    End date: 2005-03-08

Other drugs received by patient: Torsemide; Bactrim; Prednisone TAB; Navoban



Possible Valtrex side effects in female

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-01-03

Patient: female, weighing 47.0 kg (103.4 pounds)

Reactions: Unresponsive To Stimuli, Quadriplegia, Encephalopathy, Coma Scale Abnormal, Epilepsy, Cerebral Infarction, Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome, Visual Impairment, Pupil Fixed, Altered State of Consciousness

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Valtrex
    Dosage: 2500mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Herpes Zoster
    Start date: 2010-07-20
    End date: 2010-07-21

Valtrex
    Dosage: 1000mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2010-07-22
    End date: 2010-07-27

Other drugs received by patient: Plavix; Epadel; Aspirin; Carvedilol; Diovan; Levothyroxine Sodium



Possible Valtrex side effects in female

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2011-10-19

Patient: female

Reactions: Nausea, Dizziness, Encephalopathy, Gait Disturbance, Renal Failure Acute, Decreased Appetite

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Valtrex

Other drugs received by patient: Amlodipine; Lipitor; Lansoprazole; Norvasc; Micardis

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