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Does METFORMIN Cause Intentional overdose? 2,045 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 2,045 reports of Intentional overdose have been filed in association with METFORMIN (Metformin Hydrochloride). This represents 2.3% of all adverse event reports for METFORMIN.

2,045
Reports of Intentional overdose with METFORMIN
2.3%
of all METFORMIN reports
390
Deaths
1,738
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Intentional overdose From METFORMIN?

Of the 2,045 reports, 390 (19.1%) resulted in death, 1,738 (85.0%) required hospitalization, and 857 (41.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Intentional overdose Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for METFORMIN. However, 2,045 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 Intentional overdose?

ACETAMINOPHEN (6,869) QUETIAPINE (3,926) AMLODIPINE (3,427) PROMETHAZINE (3,193) IBUPROFEN (3,185) SERTRALINE (2,540) ALPRAZOLAM (2,389) DIAZEPAM (2,260) VENLAFAXINE (2,187) BUPROPION (2,103)

Which METFORMIN Alternatives Have Lower Intentional overdose Risk?

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