Fortamet and myalgia Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Fortamet Side Effects Report #4995452-2
Fortamet side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 20, 2006. Female patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Fortamet. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood magnesium decreased, chest pain , myalgia, refusal of treatment by patient. Fortamet dosage: 1000 MG QDAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID, AVANDIA, DIOVAN, ZOLOFT, AVANDAMET. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fortamet Side Effects Report #4950071-9
Fortamet side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 20, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Fortamet. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arrhythmia , blood magnesium decreased, blood pressure fluctuation, heart rate abnormal, myalgia. Fortamet dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID, DIOVAN, ZOLOFT, AVANDIA, LIPITOR, REPAN, AMBIEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Fortamet Side Effects Report #5236576-4
Fortamet side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 26, 2007. Female patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Fortamet. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, diarrhoea, myalgia, myocardial infarction, nail disorder, pain . Fortamet dosage: 1000 MG, UNK, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, PLAVIX, IMDUR, ATENOLOL, COZAAR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.