GLUCOPHAGE: 140 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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140
Total FAERS Reports
9 (6.4%)
Deaths Reported
43
Hospitalizations
140
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
9
Life-Threatening
4
Disabilities
First Report: 200009 · Latest Report: 20140412
What Are the Most Common GLUCOPHAGE Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Blood glucose increased
18 reports (12.9%)
#2 Most Reported
Nausea
14 reports (10.0%)
#3 Most Reported
Diarrhoea
12 reports (8.6%)
All GLUCOPHAGE Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood glucose increased | 18 | 12.9% | 0 | 2 |
| Nausea | 14 | 10.0% | 0 | 1 |
| Diarrhoea | 12 | 8.6% | 0 | 0 |
| Renal failure acute | 11 | 7.9% | 0 | 8 |
| Drug hypersensitivity | 9 | 6.4% | 0 | 0 |
| Lactic acidosis | 8 | 5.7% | 0 | 5 |
| Vomiting | 7 | 5.0% | 1 | 3 |
| Drug interaction | 6 | 4.3% | 0 | 6 |
| Hyperkalaemia | 5 | 3.6% | 0 | 5 |
| Hypoglycaemia | 5 | 3.6% | 0 | 2 |
| Pancreatitis acute | 5 | 3.6% | 0 | 5 |
| Somnolence | 5 | 3.6% | 0 | 5 |
Who Reports GLUCOPHAGE Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Average age: 67.2 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →
Is GLUCOPHAGE Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| 2013 | 31 | 5 | 19 |
| 2014 | 16 | 1 | 11 |
What Is GLUCOPHAGE Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Diabetes mellitus | 24 |
| Type 2 diabetes mellitus | 20 |
| Product used for unknown indication | 9 |
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Official FDA Label for GLUCOPHAGE
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.