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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

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2008 1 0 0
2009 1 0 0
2011 2 0 1
2012 1 1 0
2013 14 0 13
2014 8 1 7

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What Is METFORMINE Used For?

IndicationReports
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.