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Does METFORMIN Cause Skin disorder? 161 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 161 reports of Skin disorder have been filed in association with METFORMIN (Metformin Hydrochloride). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for METFORMIN.

161
Reports of Skin disorder with METFORMIN
0.2%
of all METFORMIN reports
2
Deaths
38
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Skin disorder From METFORMIN?

Of the 161 reports, 2 (1.2%) resulted in death, 38 (23.6%) required hospitalization, and 7 (4.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Skin disorder Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for METFORMIN. However, 161 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 Skin disorder?

ADALIMUMAB (1,876) DUPILUMAB (1,353) SECUKINUMAB (1,161) RISANKIZUMAB-RZAA (887) ETANERCEPT (885) METHOTREXATE (794) LENALIDOMIDE (531) TOFACITINIB (502) PREDNISONE (435) PEMBROLIZUMAB (434)

Which METFORMIN Alternatives Have Lower Skin disorder Risk?

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