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Does METFORMIN Cause Rectal haemorrhage? 348 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 348 reports of Rectal haemorrhage have been filed in association with METFORMIN (Metformin Hydrochloride). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for METFORMIN.

348
Reports of Rectal haemorrhage with METFORMIN
0.4%
of all METFORMIN reports
4
Deaths
114
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Rectal haemorrhage From METFORMIN?

Of the 348 reports, 4 (1.1%) resulted in death, 114 (32.8%) required hospitalization, and 17 (4.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Rectal haemorrhage Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for METFORMIN. However, 348 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 Rectal haemorrhage?

RIVAROXABAN (4,501) ASPIRIN (3,057) ADALIMUMAB (2,629) VEDOLIZUMAB (2,163) INFLIXIMAB (1,554) CLOPIDOGREL BISULFATE (1,333) APIXABAN (1,177) WARFARIN (1,174) PREDNISONE (1,098) MESALAMINE (990)

Which METFORMIN Alternatives Have Lower Rectal haemorrhage Risk?

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METFORMIN Full Profile All Rectal haemorrhage Reports All Drugs Causing Rectal haemorrhage METFORMIN Demographics