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Does METFORMIN Cause Haemodialysis? 162 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 162 reports of Haemodialysis have been filed in association with METFORMIN (Metformin Hydrochloride). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for METFORMIN.

162
Reports of Haemodialysis with METFORMIN
0.2%
of all METFORMIN reports
23
Deaths
130
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Haemodialysis From METFORMIN?

Of the 162 reports, 23 (14.2%) resulted in death, 130 (80.2%) required hospitalization, and 49 (30.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Haemodialysis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for METFORMIN. However, 162 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 Haemodialysis?

DARBEPOETIN ALFA (907) LANSOPRAZOLE (236) OMEPRAZOLE (185) ESOMEPRAZOLE (149) PANTOPRAZOLE (140) ECULIZUMAB (100) MACITENTAN (59) REMDESIVIR (59) VANCOMYCIN (44) CYTARABINE (37)

Which METFORMIN Alternatives Have Lower Haemodialysis Risk?

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