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Does METFORMIN Cause Constipation? 980 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 980 reports of Constipation have been filed in association with METFORMIN (Metformin Hydrochloride). This represents 1.1% of all adverse event reports for METFORMIN.

980
Reports of Constipation with METFORMIN
1.1%
of all METFORMIN reports
52
Deaths
425
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Constipation From METFORMIN?

Of the 980 reports, 52 (5.3%) resulted in death, 425 (43.4%) required hospitalization, and 37 (3.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Constipation Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for METFORMIN. However, 980 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

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 Constipation?

LENALIDOMIDE (9,635) NIRAPARIB (4,128) ADALIMUMAB (4,063) SEMAGLUTIDE (4,036) TIRZEPATIDE (3,417) ERENUMAB-AOOE (3,104) MORPHINE (2,979) OXYCODONE (2,747) PALBOCICLIB (2,705) POMALIDOMIDE (2,374)

Which METFORMIN Alternatives Have Lower Constipation Risk?

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