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Does METFORMIN Cause Angioedema? 189 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 189 reports of Angioedema have been filed in association with METFORMIN (Metformin Hydrochloride). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for METFORMIN.

189
Reports of Angioedema with METFORMIN
0.2%
of all METFORMIN reports
18
Deaths
46
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Angioedema From METFORMIN?

Of the 189 reports, 18 (9.5%) resulted in death, 46 (24.3%) required hospitalization, and 33 (17.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Angioedema Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Angioedema 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 Angioedema?

LISINOPRIL (5,370) IBUPROFEN (2,507) OMALIZUMAB (1,650) ACETAMINOPHEN (1,152) RAMIPRIL (1,130) AMOXICILLIN (943) ASPIRIN (820) CETIRIZINE (766) DICLOFENAC (766) SACUBITRIL\VALSARTAN (730)

Which METFORMIN Alternatives Have Lower Angioedema Risk?

METFORMIN vs METFORMIN\PIOGLITAZONE METFORMIN vs METFORMIN\ROSIGLITAZONE METFORMIN vs METFORMIN\SAXAGLIPTIN METFORMIN vs METFORMIN\SITAGLIPTIN METFORMIN vs METFORMIN\VILDAGLIPTIN

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METFORMIN Full Profile All Angioedema Reports All Drugs Causing Angioedema METFORMIN Demographics