Metformin and hyperkalaemia 
Metformin and hyperkalaemia Patient Reports February 09, 2010
Metformin Side Effects Report #5871629-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 27, 2006. Female patient, 97 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute myocardial infarction, anorexia, cardiac failure congestive, condition aggravated, cough, diarrhoea, haemoptysis, hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis. Metformin dosage: 1000 MG; BID; PO. During the same period patient was treated with DIGOXIN, FERROUS SULPHATE, CLOPIDOGREL, FUROSEMIDE, LANSOPRAZOLE, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, SIMVASTATIN, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5912931-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 22, 2008. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, back pain
, cardiac arrest , haemolytic anaemia, heart rate increased, hyperkalaemia, hypotension. Metformin dosage: 500 MG; TWICE A DAY. During the same period patient was treated with PANTOPRAZOLE, LEVOTHYROXINE, GLYBURIDE, CIPROFLOXACIN. Patient died.Metformin Side Effects Report #5956000-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 05, 2008. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, blood pressure systolic increased, cardio-respiratory arrest, electromechanical dissociation, haemolytic anaemia, heart rate increased, hyperkalaemia, hypotension, jaundice
. Metformin dosage: 500MG - BID - PO. During the same period patient was treated with PANTOPRAZOLE, LEVOTHYROXINE, GLYBURIDE, CIPROFLOXACIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.Metformin Side Effects Report #6122199-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 16, 2009. Male patient, weighting 177.5 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: coma, dialysis
, electromechanical dissociation, hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, respiratory failure, ventricular fibrillation. Metformin dosage: 1000 MG QAM PO; 500 MG QPM PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #4689702-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on June 13, 2005. Male patient, 82 years of age, weighting 164.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute prerenal failure, anion gap increased, blood glucose increased, blood pressure decreased, blood pressure immeasurable, carbon dioxide decreased, hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: 1000 MG TWICE DAILY ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, CODEINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #4911923-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 13, 2006. Male patient, 78 years of age, weighting 180.8 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bradycardia, creatinine renal clearance decreased, hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, respiratory failure. Metformin dosage: 500 MG PO QD. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, LISINOPRIL, VERAPAMIL, PRILOSEC, ISORDIL, AMBIEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5148476-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 25, 2006. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dialysis
, dizziness , electromechanical dissociation, hyperkalaemia, malaise, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANGIOTENSIN II RECEPTOR BLOCKER. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5246737-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Feb 19, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, atrial fibrillation
, oedema peripheral and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: azotaemia, hyperkalaemia, international normalised ratio abnormal, metabolic acidosis, renal impairment. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIGOXIN, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, WARFARIN, FUROSEMIDE, SPIRONOLACTONE, ALLOPURINOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5082711-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Aug 08, 2006. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, atrial fibrillation
, oedema peripheral and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: azotaemia, hyperkalaemia, international normalised ratio abnormal, metabolic acidosis, renal impairment. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIGOXIN, METOPROLOL, WARFARIN, FUROSEMIDE, SPIRONOLACTONE, ALLOPURINOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5201435-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Dec 20, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, hypertension, prostatic disorder and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, hyperkalaemia. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with APROVEL FILM, PERMIXON, OFLOCET, RIFADIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5203377-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Dec 20, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, hypertension, prostatic disorder and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine increased, hyperkalaemia. Metformin dosage: 850 MG (850 MG, 1 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with APROVEL, PERMIXON, OFLOXACIN, RIFADIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #4616195-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 10, 2005. Female patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, hypertension and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain
, anuria, aphagia, dialysis disequilibrium syndrome, haemodialysis, hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis, renal failure. Metformin dosage: 850 MG, TID. During the same period patient was treated with ACE INHIBITOR NOS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5142239-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 25, 2006. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, neck pain and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness
, hyperkalaemia, malaise, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IBUPROFEN, ASPIRIN, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, NICORANDIL, ROSIGLITAZONE, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, DILTIAZEM. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #4917752-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Jan 11, 2006. Female patient, 97 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute myocardial infarction, anorexia, cardiac failure congestive, diarrhoea, haemoptysis, hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis, lower respiratory tract infection, mitral valve stenosis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FRUSEMIDE, PERINDOPRIL, DIGITOXIN, ASPIRIN, SIMVASTATIN, FERROUS SULPHATE, CLOPIDOGREL BISULPHATE, LANSOPRAZOLE. Patient died on 01/03/2006.
Metformin Side Effects Report #4928210-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 09, 2006. Female patient, 97 years of age, weighting 102.5 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute myocardial infarction, anorexia, cardiac failure congestive, diarrhoea, emphysema, fluid intake reduced, haemoptysis, hyperkalaemia, international normalised ratio increased. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FRUSEMIDE, PERINDOPRIL, DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN, SIMVASTATINLET, FERROUS SULPHATELET, CLOPIDOGREL, LANSOPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/03/2006.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5283262-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 29, 2007. Female patient, 86 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, diarrhoea, hyperkalaemia, hypotension, hypovolaemia, renal failure acute, respiratory arrest. Metformin dosage: 850 MG BID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 03/06/2007.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5742833-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 15, 2008. Male patient, 83 years of age, weighting 199.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, confusional state, gait disturbance, hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, nausea
, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: 850 MG TID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #4561319-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Dec 30, 2004. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, cystitis and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, blood creatinine increased, cerebellar ataxia, headache
, hyperkalaemia, hypoglycaemia, infection , muscular weakness. Metformin dosage: 2550 MG (850 MG, 3 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with BACTRIM, GLIBENCLAMIDE, COZAAR, NICARDIPINE, SERETIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #4615880-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 10, 2005. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anuria, dehydration, dry skin, hyperkalaemia, hypotension, lactic acidosis, leukocytosis, mucosal dryness, renal failure. Metformin dosage: 2250 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, RAMIPRIL. Patient died.
Metformin Side Effects Report #4619865-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 10, 2005. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anuria, dehydration, dry skin, hyperkalaemia, hypotension, lactic acidosis, leukocytosis, mucosal dryness. Metformin dosage: 2250 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, RAMIPRIL. Patient died.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5800838-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from SWEDEN on June 16, 2008. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, blood glucose decreased, depressed level of consciousness, hyperkalaemia, renal failure. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MINDIAB, SIMVASTATIN, WARFARIN, HEMINEVRIN, SOTALOL, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #4719482-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 30, 2005. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, sepsis
. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, AVANDIA, LOPRESSOR, FUROSEMIDE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #4589177-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Feb 16, 2005. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 209.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood ph decreased, cardio-respiratory arrest, hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: 850MG PO TID. During the same period patient was treated with ALDACTONE, ZESTRIL. Patient died on 02/05/2005.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5265906-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Mar 01, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperkalaemia. Metformin dosage: 850 MG, TID. During the same period patient was treated with NOVONORM, COTAREG. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #4554477-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Oct 07, 2003. Female patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest
, diarrhoea, gastroenteritis , haemodynamic instability, hyperhidrosis, hyperkalaemia, hypotension, lactic acidosis, peripheral coldness. Metformin dosage: 1000 MG, TID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE, RAMIPRIL, DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE, HYPERICUM, LIBANTHYL. Patient died.Metformin Side Effects Report #4784831-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 29, 2005. Male patient, 69 years of age, weighting 170.4 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fatigue, haemodialysis, hyperkalaemia, hypotension, lactic acidosis, malaise, nausea
, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, LIPITOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5647333-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Feb 27, 2008. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, back pain
and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis, malaise, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMARYL, GABAPENTIN, HUMALOG, VITAMIN B. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5692815-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 15, 2008. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 198.4 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest
, diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: 1700 MG - DAILY - PO. During the same period patient was treated with GLIMEPIRIDE, GABAPENTIN, HUMALOG, VITAMIN B. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5744035-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 22, 2008. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis, malaise, renal failure, vomiting. Metformin dosage: 850 MG, BID; PO. During the same period patient was treated with HUMALOG, GABAPENTIN, VITAMIN B, AMARYL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5707225-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 15, 2008. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 156.5 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, diarrhoea, hyperkalaemia, hyperphosphataemia, nausea
. Metformin dosage: 850MG TID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #4575563-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Jan 31, 2005. Female patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, blood pressure increased, proteinuria, blood cholesterol increased, arthritis
and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DILTIAZEM, PERINDOPRIL, FRUMIL, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, DOXAZOSIN, ASPIRIN, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #4582187-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Feb 02, 2005. Female patient, 62 years of age, weighting 194.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, bereavement reaction, blood lactic acid increased, cardiac arrest
, hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis, oral intake reduced, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DILTIAZEM, PERINDOPRIL, FRUMIL, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, DOXAZOSIN, ASPIRIN, ATORVASTATIN. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #4592884-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Feb 02, 2005. Female patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, cardiac arrest
, hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis, oral intake reduced, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DILTIAZEM, PERINOPRIL, FRUMIL, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, DOXAZOSIN, ASPIRIN BP, ATORVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #4787096-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 02, 2005. Female patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest
, hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DILTIAZEM, PERINDOPRIL, FRUMIL, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, DOXAZOSIN, ASPIRIN, ATORVASTATIN. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5504021-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 20, 2007. Female patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, blood pressure
, fluid retention, polymyalgia rheumatica , hypothyroidism and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: electrocardiogram change, hyperkalaemia. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PRINIVIL, FUROSEMIDE, PREDNISOLONE, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5639170-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Feb 12, 2008. Female patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anuria, apallic syndrome, cardiac arrest
, glasgow coma scale abnormal, haemodialysis, hyperkalaemia, metabolic acidosis, mydriasis, pneumonia aspiration. Metformin dosage: 850 MG EVERY 12 HOURS;. During the same period patient was treated with NPH INSULIN, ENOXAPARIN, TORSEMIDE, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, CLORAZEPATE DIPOTASSIUM, ALLOPURINOL, MIRTAZAPINE, DIGOXIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.Metformin Side Effects Report #4626787-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Apr 01, 2005. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 185.2 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, dehydration, feeling abnormal, hyperkalaemia, nausea
, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: 850MG BID ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with GABAPENTIN, OXYCODONE, LISINOPRIL, FUROSEMIDE, SIMVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #4867774-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 23, 2005. Female patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anion gap increased, diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis, nausea
, oral intake reduced, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: 1000MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with GLIPIZIDE, LANSOPRAZOLE, FERROUS SULPHATE, ASCORBIC ACID, CYANOCOBALAMINE, GABAPENTIN, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, SIMVASTATIN. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5887352-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2008. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain
, azotaemia, haemodialysis, hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis, pancreatitis acute, proteinuria, renal injury. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CELECOXIB, LEVOTHYROXINE, ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE, ASPIRIN, SIMVASTATIN, OMEPRAZOLE, PREGABALIN, TIZANIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5659406-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 22, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, back pain
and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis, malaise, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: 850 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with AMARYL, GABAPENTIN BASICS B, HUMALOG, VITAMIN B. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5080616-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 14, 2006. Female patient, 78 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, decreased appetite, dyspnoea, hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, weight decreased. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5455349-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Sept 11, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: electrocardiogram pr prolongation, fatigue, hyperkalaemia, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE, AMITRIPTYLINE, ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL, DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE, LEVOTHYROXINE, PARACETAMOL, QUININE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5465797-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 10, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: electrocardiogram pr prolongation, fatigue, hyperkalaemia, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE, AMITRIPTYLINE, ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL, DOXAZOSIN, IBUPROFEN, LEVOTHYROXINE, PARACETAMOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5467297-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 11, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: electrocardiogram pr prolongation, fatigue, hyperkalaemia, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: 500 MG; TID; PO. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE, AMITRIPTYLINE, PARACETAMOL, SIMVASTATIN, TRAMADOL, ASPIRIN, LEVOTHYROXINE, DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5468301-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 11, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: electrocardiogram pr prolongation, fatigue, hyperkalaemia, metabolic acidosis, urinary tract infection
. Metformin dosage: 500 MG, TID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE, AMITRIPTYLINE, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, ATENOLOL, DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE, IBUPROFEN, LEVOTHYROXINE, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5470840-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 11, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: electrocardiogram pr prolongation, fatigue, hyperkalaemia, metabolic acidosis, urinary tract infection
. Metformin dosage: 1500 MG (500 MG, 3 IN 1 D) ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE, AMITRIPTYLINE, ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL, DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE, IBUPROFEN, LEVOTHYROXINE, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5472447-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 11, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: electrocardiogram p wave abnormal, electrocardiogram pr prolongation, fatigue, hyperkalaemia, metabolic acidosis, urinary tract infection
. Metformin dosage: 500 MG, TID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE, AMITRIPTYLINE, DIPERSIBLE ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL, DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE, IBUPROFEN, LEVOTHYROXINE, PARACETAMOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5753640-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on May 26, 2008. Male patient, 72 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, atrioventricular block complete, bradycardia, confusional state, diarrhoea, hyperkalaemia, hypotension, renal failure, respiratory tract congestion. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COAPROVEL, DAFALGAN, CARDENSIEL, KARDEGIC, CRESTOR, AMAREL, NEXIUM, XATRAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5759427-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on June 03, 2008. Male patient, 72 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, atrioventricular block complete, bradycardia, confusional state, diarrhoea, hyperkalaemia, hypotension, renal failure, respiratory tract congestion. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COAPROVEL, DAFALGAN, CARDENSIEL, ASPIRIN, CRESTOR, AMAREL, NEXIUM, XATRAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5157204-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GREECE on July 27, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 169.8 lb, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, agitation, blood creatinine increased, blood lactic acid increased, blood urea increased, creatinine renal clearance decreased, disorientation, hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis. Metformin dosage: 850 MG, TID. During the same period patient was treated with DICLOFENAC, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, FUROSEMIDE, QUINAPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5165750-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from GREECE on July 27, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 169.8 lb, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, agitation, disorientation, hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis, leukocytosis, malaise, myalgia, renal failure chronic. Metformin dosage: 850 MG, TID,. During the same period patient was treated with FUROSEMIDE, DICLOFENAC, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, QUINAPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5041396-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on June 28, 2006. Male patient, 68 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with APROVEL. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5147680-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 11, 2006. Male patient, 64 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dialysis
, dizziness , hyperkalaemia, intermittent positive pressure breathing, malaise, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IBUPROFEN. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5148475-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 25, 2006. Male patient, 64 years of age, weighting 198.4 lb, was diagnosed with neck pain and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dialysis
, dizziness , electromechanical dissociation, hyperkalaemia, malaise, renal failure acute, resuscitation. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IBUPROFEN, ASPIRIN, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, DILTIAZEM, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, NICORANDIL, ROSIGLITAZONE. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5160198-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on Nov 14, 2006. Female patient, 58 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain
, circulatory collapse, hyperkalaemia, hyperventilation, hypoglycaemia, hypotension, lactic acidosis, leukocytosis, nausea . Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AVAPRO, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, GLIMEPIRIDE, OMEPRAZOLE, COVERSYL PLUS, MOBIC. Patient died on 03/03/2005.Metformin Side Effects Report #5168443-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on Nov 14, 2006. Female patient, 58 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain
, circulatory collapse, hyperkalaemia, hyperventilation, hypoglycaemia, hypotension, lactic acidosis, leukocytosis, nausea . Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AVAPRO, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, GLIMEPIRIDE, OMEPRAZOLE, COVERSYL PLUS, MOBIC. Patient died on 03/03/2005.Metformin Side Effects Report #5663766-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 26, 2008. Female patient, 50 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, azotaemia, breath sounds abnormal, haematemesis, haemodialysis, hyperkalaemia, hypovolaemia, lactic acidosis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, ACETAMINOPHEN W, ASPIRIN, SIMVASTATIN, OMEPRAZOLE, PERGABALIN, ARIPIPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.