Does VALSARTAN Cause Herpes simplex? 17 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 17 reports of Herpes simplex have been filed in association with VALSARTAN (valsartan). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for VALSARTAN.
17
Reports of Herpes simplex with VALSARTAN
0.1%
of all VALSARTAN reports
2
Deaths
16
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Herpes simplex From VALSARTAN?
Of the 17 reports, 2 (11.8%) resulted in death, 16 (94.1%) required hospitalization, and 2 (11.8%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Herpes simplex Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for VALSARTAN. However, 17 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does VALSARTAN Cause?
Drug ineffective (1,845)
Blood pressure increased (1,682)
Dizziness (1,527)
Headache (1,361)
Hypertension (1,341)
Acute kidney injury (1,301)
Dyspnoea (1,239)
Fatigue (1,156)
Malaise (1,139)
Hypotension (1,032)
What Other Drugs Cause Herpes simplex?
PREDNISONE (445)
CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (395)
METHOTREXATE (395)
MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (353)
TACROLIMUS (328)
RITUXIMAB (309)
PREDNISOLONE (296)
VINCRISTINE (242)
FLUDARABINE (218)
METHYLPREDNISOLONE (218)
Which VALSARTAN Alternatives Have Lower Herpes simplex Risk?
VALSARTAN vs VALTREX
VALSARTAN vs VAMOROLONE
VALSARTAN vs VANCOMYCIN
VALSARTAN vs VANDETANIB
VALSARTAN vs VARDENAFIL