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Does METFORMIN Cause Suicidal ideation? 197 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 197 reports of Suicidal ideation have been filed in association with METFORMIN (Metformin Hydrochloride). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for METFORMIN.

197
Reports of Suicidal ideation with METFORMIN
0.2%
of all METFORMIN reports
3
Deaths
81
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Suicidal ideation From METFORMIN?

Of the 197 reports, 3 (1.5%) resulted in death, 81 (41.1%) required hospitalization, and 27 (13.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Suicidal ideation Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for METFORMIN. However, 197 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 Suicidal ideation?

DULOXETINE (4,014) ARIPIPRAZOLE (2,618) SERTRALINE (2,168) QUETIAPINE (2,072) PREGABALIN (1,718) VENLAFAXINE (1,699) OXYCODONE (1,654) SODIUM OXYBATE (1,403) MONTELUKAST (1,375) FINASTERIDE (1,301)

Which METFORMIN Alternatives Have Lower Suicidal ideation Risk?

METFORMIN vs METFORMIN\PIOGLITAZONE METFORMIN vs METFORMIN\ROSIGLITAZONE METFORMIN vs METFORMIN\SAXAGLIPTIN METFORMIN vs METFORMIN\SITAGLIPTIN METFORMIN vs METFORMIN\VILDAGLIPTIN

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