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Does METFORMIN Cause Sepsis? 619 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 619 reports of Sepsis have been filed in association with METFORMIN (Metformin Hydrochloride). This represents 0.7% of all adverse event reports for METFORMIN.

619
Reports of Sepsis with METFORMIN
0.7%
of all METFORMIN reports
152
Deaths
510
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Sepsis From METFORMIN?

Of the 619 reports, 152 (24.6%) resulted in death, 510 (82.4%) required hospitalization, and 192 (31.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Sepsis Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Sepsis 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 Sepsis?

RITUXIMAB (4,043) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (4,041) METHOTREXATE (3,933) ADALIMUMAB (3,169) DEXAMETHASONE (3,150) LENALIDOMIDE (2,956) VINCRISTINE (2,791) DOXORUBICIN (2,740) PREDNISONE (2,634) PREDNISOLONE (2,281)

Which METFORMIN Alternatives Have Lower Sepsis Risk?

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