Acyclovir and encephalopathy Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Acyclovir Side Effects Report #5142711-9
Acyclovir side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Aug 17, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with infection prophylaxis and was treated with Acyclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, cerebral disorder, choreoathetosis, coma, electroencephalogram abnormal, encephalopathy, eye movement disorder. Acyclovir dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AZATHIOPRINE, NEORAL, FLUCONAZOLE. Patient recovered.

Acyclovir Side Effects Report #4624433-3
Acyclovir side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Mar 30, 2005. Female patient, 73 years of age, weighting 198.4 lb, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Acyclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine increased, encephalopathy, renal impairment. Acyclovir dosage: 900MG Q8H INTRAVENOU. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Acyclovir Side Effects Report #6100895-X
Acyclovir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 05, 2009. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Acyclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asterixis, blood pressure increased, cerebral atrophy, encephalopathy, haemodialysis, paresis. Acyclovir dosage: 800 MG FIVE TIMES PER DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Acyclovir Side Effects Report #5642302-7
Acyclovir side effect was reported by a Health Professional from ISRAEL on Feb 07, 2008. Male patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Acyclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, electroencephalogram abnormal, encephalopathy, lumbar puncture abnormal, neurotoxicity, rash , stupor. Acyclovir dosage: 400 MG; ; ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Acyclovir Side Effects Report #5821478-2
Acyclovir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on July 22, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Acyclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: altered state of consciousness, dyslalia, encephalopathy. Acyclovir dosage: 250MG PER DAY. Patient recovered.

Acyclovir Side Effects Report #5332876-8
Acyclovir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on May 02, 2007. Female patient, weighting 12.13 lb, was diagnosed with herpes simplex , immunosuppression and was treated with Acyclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: coma, encephalopathy, neurotoxicity. Acyclovir dosage: 250 MG/M2 QD. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOSPORINE, TICARCILLIN, FLUCONAZOLE, FENTANYL, MIDAZOLAM. Patient recovered.

Acyclovir Side Effects Report #5152473-7
Acyclovir side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Nov 03, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with herpes simplex , prophylaxis and was treated with Acyclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: encephalopathy, neurotoxicity. Acyclovir dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NEORAL, FLUCONAZOLE, AZATHIOPRINE, STEROIDS, TICARCILLIN DI. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Acyclovir Side Effects Report #5633097-1
Acyclovir side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Feb 04, 2008. Female patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with encephalitis herpes and was treated with Acyclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, encephalopathy, hallucination, visual, renal failure acute. Acyclovir dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Acyclovir Side Effects Report #5673005-0
Acyclovir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 17, 2008. Male patient, child 7 years of age, weighting 50.71 lb, was diagnosed with encephalitis herpes and was treated with Acyclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, dysgeusia, encephalopathy, lethargy, renal failure. Acyclovir dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CEFOTAXIME. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Acyclovir Side Effects Report #5683537-7
Acyclovir side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 14, 2008. Male patient, child 7 years of age, was diagnosed with encephalitis herpes and was treated with Acyclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, dysgeusia, encephalopathy, lethargy, renal failure. Acyclovir dosage: 400 MG; IV. During the same period patient was treated with CEFOTAXIME. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Acyclovir Side Effects Report #5683546-8
Acyclovir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 17, 2008. Male patient, child 7 years of age, weighting 50.71 lb, was diagnosed with encephalitis herpes and was treated with Acyclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dysgeusia, encephalopathy, lethargy, renal failure. Acyclovir dosage: 400 MG IV. During the same period patient was treated with CEFOTAXIME. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Acyclovir Side Effects Report #5093464-4
Acyclovir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Aug 14, 2006. Female patient, weighting 12.13 lb, was diagnosed with antiviral prophylaxis, herpes simplex  and was treated with Acyclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, choreoathetosis, coma, encephalopathy, eye movement disorder, neurotoxicity. Acyclovir dosage: 250 MG/M2 QD. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOSPORINE, AZATHIOPRINE, STEROID, TICARCILLIN, FLUCONAZOLE. Patient recovered.

Acyclovir Side Effects Report #5155664-4
Acyclovir side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 01, 2006. Female patient, weighting 12.13 lb, was diagnosed with antiviral prophylaxis, herpes virus infection and was treated with Acyclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, anuria, ascites, blood bilirubin increased, choreoathetosis, coma, encephalopathy, fluid retention. Acyclovir dosage: 250 MG/M 2; QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOSPORINE, FLUCONAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Acyclovir Side Effects Report #5427614-4
Acyclovir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Sept 11, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with antiviral prophylaxis and was treated with Acyclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: coma, encephalopathy, neurotoxicity. Acyclovir dosage: (250 MG/M2,1-3X/DAY), INTRAVENOUS (NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED). During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOSPORINE, AZATHIOPRINE, CORTICOSTEROIDS, TICARCILLIN, FLUCONAZOLE, FENTANYL, MIDAZOLAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Acyclovir Side Effects Report #5086089-8
Acyclovir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Aug 07, 2006. Female patient, weighting 12.13 lb, was diagnosed with antibiotic prophylaxis and was treated with Acyclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, choreoathetosis, coma, electroencephalogram abnormal, encephalopathy, eye movement disorder. Acyclovir dosage: 250 MG/M2, TID. During the same period patient was treated with NEORAL, TIARCILLIN, FLUCONAZOLE, FENTANYL, MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient recovered.

Acyclovir Side Effects Report #4627778-6
Acyclovir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Sept 22, 2004. Female patient, 78 years of age, was treated with Acyclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, encephalopathy, hallucination, visual, renal failure acute, somnolence. Acyclovir dosage: 13 MG/KG OTH. Patient recovered.

Acyclovir Side Effects Report #4627380-6
Acyclovir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 14, 2004. Female patient, 47 years of age, was treated with Acyclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: coma, encephalopathy, mental disorder. Acyclovir dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.