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Does METFORMIN Cause Hypersensitivity? 742 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 742 reports of Hypersensitivity have been filed in association with METFORMIN (Metformin Hydrochloride). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for METFORMIN.

742
Reports of Hypersensitivity with METFORMIN
0.8%
of all METFORMIN reports
86
Deaths
235
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hypersensitivity From METFORMIN?

Of the 742 reports, 86 (11.6%) resulted in death, 235 (31.7%) required hospitalization, and 114 (15.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hypersensitivity Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Hypersensitivity 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 Hypersensitivity?

ETANERCEPT (10,846) ADALIMUMAB (10,641) METHOTREXATE (9,799) TOCILIZUMAB (9,076) ABATACEPT (8,945) INFLIXIMAB (8,519) RITUXIMAB (8,408) ADAPALENE (8,356) LEFLUNOMIDE (7,926) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (7,353)

Which METFORMIN Alternatives Have Lower Hypersensitivity 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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