Valacyclovir and depression Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Valacyclovir Side Effects Report #4768100-4
Valacyclovir side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 12, 2005. Male patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Valacyclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , suicide attempt. Valacyclovir dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COUMADIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Valacyclovir Side Effects Report #5592355-X
Valacyclovir side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from SWEDEN on Jan 07, 2008. Male patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes virus infection and was treated with Valacyclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anxiety , blood creatinine increased, confusional state, cotard's syndrome, dehydration, delusion, depression , diarrhoea, dysarthria. Valacyclovir dosage: 500 MG;TWICE A DAY. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOSPORINE, PREDNISONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Valacyclovir Side Effects Report #5672962-6
Valacyclovir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWEDEN on Mar 18, 2008. Male patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes virus infection, encephalitis herpes and was treated with Valacyclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anxiety , confusional state, cotard's syndrome, dehydration, depression , diarrhoea, dysarthria, fatigue, fear. Valacyclovir dosage: 500MG TWICE PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOSPORINE, PREDNISOLONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Valacyclovir Side Effects Report #5244205-9
Valacyclovir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Feb 19, 2007. Female patient, 59 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was treated with Valacyclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, depression , disorientation, memory impairment. Valacyclovir dosage: 500MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with BACTRIM DS, CORTANCYL, POSACONAZOLE, FUNGIZONE, LEXOMIL, NEORAL, ORACILLIN, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.