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Does METFORMIN Cause Hospitalisation? 150 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 150 reports of Hospitalisation have been filed in association with METFORMIN (Metformin Hydrochloride). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for METFORMIN.

150
Reports of Hospitalisation with METFORMIN
0.2%
of all METFORMIN reports
3
Deaths
133
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hospitalisation From METFORMIN?

Of the 150 reports, 3 (2.0%) resulted in death, 133 (88.7%) required hospitalization, and 20 (13.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hospitalisation Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for METFORMIN. However, 150 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 Hospitalisation?

CLOZAPINE (12,144) CINACALCET (6,997) DARBEPOETIN ALFA (5,682) MACITENTAN (3,414) APIXABAN (3,315) ADALIMUMAB (3,033) DUPILUMAB (2,529) LENALIDOMIDE (2,241) DENOSUMAB (2,076) PALIPERIDONE (2,066)

Which METFORMIN Alternatives Have Lower Hospitalisation Risk?

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