METFORMINE: 31 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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31
Total FAERS Reports
3 (9.7%)
Deaths Reported
23
Hospitalizations
31
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
7
Life-Threatening
First Report: 200811 · Latest Report: 20140516
What Are the Most Common METFORMINE Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Hyperkalaemia
7 reports (22.6%)
#2 Most Reported
Type i hypersensitivity
5 reports (16.1%)
#3 Most Reported
Renal failure chronic
5 reports (16.1%)
All METFORMINE Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperkalaemia | 7 | 22.6% | 0 | 7 |
| Delirium | 5 | 16.1% | 0 | 5 |
| Drug prescribing error | 5 | 16.1% | 0 | 5 |
| Lactic acidosis | 5 | 16.1% | 1 | 4 |
| Rash erythematous | 5 | 16.1% | 0 | 5 |
| Renal failure acute | 5 | 16.1% | 0 | 5 |
| Renal failure chronic | 5 | 16.1% | 0 | 5 |
| Type i hypersensitivity | 5 | 16.1% | 0 | 5 |
Who Reports METFORMINE Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Average age: 68.9 years. Most reports from: FR. View detailed demographics →
Is METFORMINE Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 | 13 |
| 2014 | 8 | 1 | 7 |
What Is METFORMINE Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Type 2 diabetes mellitus | 17 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 6 |
| Product used for unknown indication | 5 |
Official FDA Label for METFORMINE
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.