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Does METFORMIN Cause Adverse event? 294 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 294 reports of Adverse event have been filed in association with METFORMIN (Metformin Hydrochloride). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for METFORMIN.

294
Reports of Adverse event with METFORMIN
0.3%
of all METFORMIN reports
43
Deaths
71
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Adverse event From METFORMIN?

Of the 294 reports, 43 (14.6%) resulted in death, 71 (24.1%) required hospitalization, and 23 (7.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Adverse event Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Adverse event is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for METFORMIN.

What Other Side Effects Does METFORMIN Cause?

Lactic acidosis (16,316) Acute kidney injury (11,361) Diarrhoea (7,679) Toxicity to various agents (5,669) Metabolic acidosis (5,236) Hypoglycaemia (5,047) Drug ineffective (4,991) Nausea (4,915) Vomiting (4,624) Blood glucose increased (4,038)

What Other Drugs Cause Adverse event?

ABATACEPT (4,028) APIXABAN (3,871) ETANERCEPT (3,096) LENALIDOMIDE (2,426) INFLIXIMAB (2,269) ADALIMUMAB (2,121) METHOTREXATE (1,846) LEFLUNOMIDE (1,476) RIVAROXABAN (1,465) ALENDRONATE (1,462)

Which METFORMIN Alternatives Have Lower Adverse event Risk?

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