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Does METFORMIN Cause Thrombocytopenia? 432 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 432 reports of Thrombocytopenia have been filed in association with METFORMIN (Metformin Hydrochloride). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for METFORMIN.

432
Reports of Thrombocytopenia with METFORMIN
0.5%
of all METFORMIN reports
71
Deaths
238
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Thrombocytopenia From METFORMIN?

Of the 432 reports, 71 (16.4%) resulted in death, 238 (55.1%) required hospitalization, and 50 (11.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Thrombocytopenia Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Thrombocytopenia 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 Thrombocytopenia?

DEXAMETHASONE (5,873) RITUXIMAB (4,810) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (4,669) LENALIDOMIDE (4,584) CARBOPLATIN (4,483) METHOTREXATE (3,865) DOXORUBICIN (3,638) ETOPOSIDE (3,085) VINCRISTINE (2,940) OXALIPLATIN (2,886)

Which METFORMIN Alternatives Have Lower Thrombocytopenia Risk?

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