METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Generic: METFORMIN

Manufacturer: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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342,049
Total Reports
123,045
Serious Reports
28,442
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (8.32%)

Patient Demographics

Male
144,814
Female
169,013

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 NAUSEA 21,948
6.4%
2 DIARRHOEA 21,885
6.4%
3 BLOOD GLUCOSE INCREASED 18,325
5.3%
4 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 18,266
5.3%
5 FATIGUE 17,250
5.0%
6 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 16,446
4.8%
7 LACTIC ACIDOSIS 16,162
4.7%
8 VOMITING 14,693
4.3%
9 DYSPNOEA 13,512
3.9%
10 OFF LABEL USE 13,249
3.9%
11 DIZZINESS 12,129
3.5%
12 WEIGHT DECREASED 11,987
3.5%
13 HEADACHE 11,892
3.5%
14 PAIN 11,568
3.4%
15 ASTHENIA 10,467
3.0%
16 MALAISE 10,351
3.0%
17 FALL 9,374
2.7%
18 ARTHRALGIA 8,871
2.6%
19 DECREASED APPETITE 8,662
2.5%
20 DEATH 7,635
2.2%
21 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 7,594
2.2%
22 PNEUMONIA 7,311
2.1%
23 COUGH 7,038
2.0%
24 HYPOGLYCAEMIA 6,953
2.0%
25 PRURITUS 6,927
2.0%
26 RASH 6,847
2.0%
27 TOXICITY TO VARIOUS AGENTS 6,819
2.0%
28 ABDOMINAL PAIN 6,727
2.0%
29 HYPOTENSION 6,725
2.0%
30 INJECTION SITE PAIN 6,470
1.9%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.