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Does METFORMIN Cause Thrombosis? 303 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 303 reports of Thrombosis have been filed in association with METFORMIN (Metformin Hydrochloride). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for METFORMIN.

303
Reports of Thrombosis with METFORMIN
0.3%
of all METFORMIN reports
54
Deaths
195
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Thrombosis From METFORMIN?

Of the 303 reports, 54 (17.8%) resulted in death, 195 (64.4%) required hospitalization, and 130 (42.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Thrombosis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for METFORMIN. However, 303 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 Thrombosis?

LENALIDOMIDE (6,433) APIXABAN (5,298) RIVAROXABAN (3,220) ADALIMUMAB (2,334) POMALIDOMIDE (1,158) TOFACITINIB (1,143) RITUXIMAB (1,083) ETANERCEPT (1,051) METHOTREXATE (981) PREDNISONE (963)

Which METFORMIN Alternatives Have Lower Thrombosis Risk?

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