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Does METFORMIN Cause Hyperhidrosis? 789 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 789 reports of Hyperhidrosis have been filed in association with METFORMIN (Metformin Hydrochloride). This represents 0.9% of all adverse event reports for METFORMIN.

789
Reports of Hyperhidrosis with METFORMIN
0.9%
of all METFORMIN reports
27
Deaths
341
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hyperhidrosis From METFORMIN?

Of the 789 reports, 27 (3.4%) resulted in death, 341 (43.2%) required hospitalization, and 49 (6.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hyperhidrosis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for METFORMIN. However, 789 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 Hyperhidrosis?

DULOXETINE (4,101) ADALIMUMAB (2,745) SODIUM (2,444) VENLAFAXINE (1,932) LEVOTHYROXINE (1,856) ACETAMINOPHEN (1,578) ETANERCEPT (1,521) MORPHINE (1,438) GABAPENTIN (1,408) PREGABALIN (1,385)

Which METFORMIN Alternatives Have Lower Hyperhidrosis Risk?

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