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Does METFORMIN Cause Musculoskeletal stiffness? 366 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 366 reports of Musculoskeletal stiffness have been filed in association with METFORMIN (Metformin Hydrochloride). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for METFORMIN.

366
Reports of Musculoskeletal stiffness with METFORMIN
0.4%
of all METFORMIN reports
89
Deaths
150
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Musculoskeletal stiffness From METFORMIN?

Of the 366 reports, 89 (24.3%) resulted in death, 150 (41.0%) required hospitalization, and 93 (25.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Musculoskeletal stiffness Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for METFORMIN. However, 366 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 Musculoskeletal stiffness?

ADALIMUMAB (10,762) METHOTREXATE (9,903) ETANERCEPT (9,744) TOFACITINIB (7,354) TOCILIZUMAB (6,346) RITUXIMAB (6,058) LEFLUNOMIDE (6,031) ABATACEPT (5,926) SECUKINUMAB (5,655) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (5,271)

Which METFORMIN Alternatives Have Lower Musculoskeletal stiffness Risk?

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