Metformin and abdominal pain Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Metformin Side Effects Report #5482504-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Oct 03, 2007. Male patient, 83 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: abdominal pain , hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5931619-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 30, 2006. Male patient, 83 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: abdominal pain , haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: 2000 MG; PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6016281-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 08, 2008. Male patient, 83 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: abdominal pain , haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: (850 MG BID OR 1 G BID). Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6101052-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Feb 24, 2009. Male patient, 83 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: abdominal pain , hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: 850MG OR 1G. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5484814-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Sept 28, 2007. Male patient, 82 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: abdominal pain , acute pulmonary oedema, anuria, dyspnoea, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, myocardial infarction, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5712683-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on Apr 09, 2008. Male patient, 82 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: abdominal pain , acute myocardial infarction, blood glucose abnormal, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, pulmonary oedema, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5481103-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NORWAY on Dec 07, 2006. Female patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , body temperature decreased, dialysis , diarrhoea, haematemesis, hypotension, hypothermia , lactic acidosis, rectal haemorrhage. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLIMEPIRIDE, LISINOPRIL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5705770-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 01, 2008. Female patient, 78 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: abdominal pain , anorexia, blood creatinine increased, blood pressure diastolic decreased, blood urine present, haemodialysis, heart rate increased, hypothermia , lactic acidosis. Metformin dosage: 1500 MG; BID. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE, ROFECOXIB, FUROSEMIDE, LEVOTHYROXINE, PREDNISONE, AZATHIOPRINE, PROPRANOLOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5717051-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 09, 2008. Female patient, 77 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: abdominal pain , aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood chloride decreased, blood creatinine increased, blood glucose increased, blood pressure diastolic decreased, blood sodium increased, cardiac arrest , haemodialysis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOTROL, ASPIRIN, ACTOS, DIOVAN, CARDIZEM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5906798-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 15, 2008. Female patient, 77 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: abdominal pain , alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood glucose increased, blood pressure decreased, blood sodium increased, cardio-respiratory arrest, continuous haemodiafiltration, haemodialysis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOTROL, ASPIRIN, ACTOS, DIOVAN, CARDIZEM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5452641-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Sept 10, 2007. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidaemia and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , diarrhoea, gout , hepatic steatosis, lactic acidosis, oliguria, oral intake reduced, proteinuria. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INDAPAMIDE, CAPTOPRIL, INSULIN, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5483062-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NORWAY on Dec 08, 2006. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , abdominal tenderness, blood glucose increased, body temperature decreased, cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypertension, hyperventilation. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOSARTAN POTASSIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5908937-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 15, 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: abdominal pain , agitation, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood pressure increased, cardio-respiratory arrest, coombs test positive, dyspnoea, electromechanical dissociation. Metformin dosage: 500MG - BID - PO. During the same period patient was treated with CIPROFLOXACIN, PANTAPRAZOLE, LEVOTHYROXINE, GLYBURIDE. Patient died on 11/21/2006.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5914414-1
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: abdominal pain , agitation, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, back pain , cardiac arrest , dyspnoea exertional, fatigue, haemolytic anaemia. 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 #5917714-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 29, 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: abdominal pain , agitation, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, back pain , cardiac arrest , cardio-respiratory arrest, coombs positive haemolytic anaemia, dyspnoea. Metformin dosage: 500 MG;BID;PO. During the same period patient was treated with PANTOPRAZOLE, LEVOTHYROXINE, GLYBURIDE, CIPROFLOXACIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5428577-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 13, 2007. Male patient, 54 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: abdominal pain , biliary tract disorder, coronary artery occlusion, diabetes mellitus inadequate control, electrocardiogram abnormal, lymphoma , portal vein occlusion, sarcoidosis. Metformin dosage: 2000 MG (1000 MG, 2 IN 1D). During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, ACCUPRIL, LESCOL, ACETAMINOPHEN, CIALIS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5472178-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 18, 2007. Male patient, 54 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: abdominal pain , bile duct cancer, bile duct stenosis, coronary artery disease , coronary artery occlusion, granuloma, hepatic lesion, lymphoma , neoplasm malignant. Metformin dosage: 2000 MG (1000 MG, 2 IN 1 D) PO. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, ACCUPRIL, LESCOL, ACETAMINOPHEN, CIALIS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5683587-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 30, 2007. Female patient, 54 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: abdominal pain , agitation, depressed level of consciousness, diarrhoea, hypotension, hypovolaemia, lactic acidosis, peripheral circulatory failure, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: (850 MG) ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6009097-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Dec 03, 2008. Male patient, 53 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: abdominal pain , asthenia, blood pressure diastolic decreased, bradycardia, haemodialysis, hypoglycaemia, lactic acidosis, pulse absent. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #6071953-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 05, 2009. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 180.8 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , acidosis, chest pain , diabetic ketoacidosis, diarrhoea, nausea . Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6012624-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 02, 2008. Female patient, 46 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: abdominal pain , agitation, appendicitis , continuous haemodiafiltration, dehydration, heart rate increased, hypothermia , lactic acidosis. Metformin dosage: 850 MG;3 TIMES A DAY. During the same period patient was treated with NOVOLOG, RAMIPRIL, CITALOPRAM, QUETIAPINE, PROCYCLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6017547-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 02, 2008. Female patient, 46 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: abdominal pain , agitation, blood potassium increased, c-reactive protein increased, continuous haemodiafiltration, dehydration, fluid retention, heart rate increased. Metformin dosage: 850 MG; 3 TIMES A DAY;. During the same period patient was treated with NOVOLOG, RAMIPRIL, CITALOPRAM, QUETIAPINE, PROCYCLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6017548-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 02, 2008. Female patient, 46 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: abdominal pain , agitation, blood potassium increased, c-reactive protein increased, continuous haemodiafiltration, dehydration, fluid retention, heart rate increased. Metformin dosage: 850 MG;3 TIMES A DAY;. During the same period patient was treated with NOVOLOG, RAMIPRIL, CITALOPRAM, QUETIAPINE, PROCYCLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5534233-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 13, 2007. Male patient, 30 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: abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain , alcohol abuse, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, blood pressure increased, diabetes mellitus, diarrhoea, hepatic steatosis, pneumoperitoneum. Metformin dosage: 500MG 1TAB TID - PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5122863-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 04, 2006. Female patient, 36 years of age, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome  and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , dysgeusia, muscle spasms, nausea . Metformin dosage: 850 MG. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4666370-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on May 10, 2005. Female patient, 86 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: abdominal pain , dehydration, diarrhoea, nausea , pollakiuria, urinary tract infection . Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLICLAZIDE, CALCEOS, CIMETIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5314213-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWEDEN on Apr 18, 2007. Female patient, 85 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: abdominal pain , blood glucose increased, blood potassium increased, bradycardia, hepatic failure, hypotension, international normalised ratio increased, lactic acidosis, parotitis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TOLTERODINE, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, ZOLPIDEM, VERAPAMIL, WARFARIN, FUROSEMIDE, ALPRAZOLAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5239335-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 30, 2006. Male patient, 83 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: abdominal pain , hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5242663-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 02, 2007. Male patient, 83 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: abdominal pain , haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5148479-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 26, 2006. Male patient, 83 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: abdominal pain , haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5152533-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 30, 2006. Male patient, 83 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: abdominal pain , haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: 2000 MG; PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5153330-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 30, 2006. Male patient, 83 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: abdominal pain , lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5154574-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 30, 2006. Male patient, 83 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: abdominal pain , lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5019180-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 17, 2006. Male patient, 83 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: abdominal pain , haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, malaise, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5224918-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NORWAY on Jan 11, 2007. Female patient, 81 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 , blood pressure decreased, dehydration, diarrhoea, haematemesis, haemodialysis, hypothermia , hypoventilation. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, GLIMEPIRIDE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5278034-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NORWAY on Mar 06, 2007. Female patient, 81 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: abdominal pain , diarrhoea, haematemesis, haemodialysis, hyperventilation, hypotension, hypothermia , lactic acidosis, malaise. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLIMEPIRIDE, LISINOPRIL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5364337-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 05, 2007. Female patient, 77 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: abdominal pain , cardiac arrest , confusional state, diarrhoea, fall , hypotension, hypothermia , lactic acidosis, lethargy. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IV CONTRAST. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5363107-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 05, 2007. 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: abdominal pain , cardiac arrest , confusional state, diarrhoea, fall , haemodialysis, hypotension, hypothermia , lactic acidosis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANGIOTENSIN II RECEPTOR, BLOCKER. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4828429-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Nov 02, 2005. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, hypertension, hyperuricaemia, cholelithiasis, insomnia and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , back pain , hepatic neoplasm, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EUGLUCON, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, LASIX, ALDACTONE, ZYLORIC, HALCION, TENORMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #4859931-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Nov 02, 2005. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, hypertension, hyperuricaemia, cholelithiasis, insomnia and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , back pain , hepatic neoplasm, lung cancer metastatic, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EUGLUCON, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, LASIX, ALDACTONE, ZYLORIC, HALCION, TENORMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4874460-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Nov 02, 2005. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, hypertension, hyperuricaemia, cholelithiasis, insomnia and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , back pain , small cell lung cancer metastatic, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EUGLUCON, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, LASIX, ALDACTONE, ZYLORIC, HALCION, TENORMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4944403-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Nov 02, 2005. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, hypertension, hyperuricaemia, cholelithiasis, insomnia and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , back pain , small cell lung cancer metastatic, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EUGLUCON, AMLODIN, LASIX, ALDACTONE, ZYLORIC, HALCION, TENORMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5363108-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 05, 2007. Male patient, 73 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: abdominal pain , cardiac arrest , confusional state, diarrhoea, fall , haemodialysis, hypotension, hypothermia , lactic acidosis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NSAID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5364353-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 05, 2007. Female patient, 73 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: abdominal pain , cardiac arrest , contusion, diarrhoea, fall , haemodialysis, hypotension, hypothermia , lactic acidosis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANGIOTENSIN II RECEPTOR BLOCKER. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4806486-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Oct 11, 2005. Female patient, 72 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: abdominal pain , cerebral infarction, diarrhoea, disseminated intravascular coagulation, lactic acidosis, renal failure, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5224898-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from NORWAY on Jan 11, 2007. Male patient, 69 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 , cardiovascular disorder, diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hyperventilation, lactic acidosis, life support, nephrolithiasis, renal disorder. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5224941-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NORWAY on Jan 11, 2007. Male patient, 69 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 , cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, hyperventilation, lactic acidosis, nephrolithiasis, renal failure acute, respiratory arrest, shock. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOSARTAN, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5274548-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from NORWAY on Mar 06, 2007. Male patient, 69 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: abdominal pain , base excess negative, blood creatinine increased, blood glucose increased, blood lactic acid decreased, blood ph decreased, blood potassium increased, body temperature decreased, cardiac arrest . Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOSARTAN POSTASSIUM, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5278030-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from NORWAY on Mar 06, 2007. Female patient, 69 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: abdominal pain , acidosis, back pain , blood glucose increased, blood pressure systolic increased, cerebellar infarction, cerebral infarction, circulatory collapse. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLIMEPIRIDE, LOSARTAN POSTASSIUM, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5078582-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 10, 2006. Female patient, 69 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: abdominal pain , diarrhoea. Metformin dosage: 500 MG TWO PO QHS ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5188357-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from NORWAY on Dec 08, 2006. Male patient, 69 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 , cardiac arrest , dialysis , hyperventilation, lactic acidosis, nephrolithiasis, renal failure, renal failure acute, respiratory arrest. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. 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 #4806867-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 20, 2005. Female patient, 66 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: abdominal pain , nausea . Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4807361-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 20, 2005. Female patient, 66 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: abdominal pain , nausea . Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4856256-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 15, 2005. Female patient, 65 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , balance disorder, chest pain , dizziness , glossodynia, hyperglycaemia. Metformin dosage: 500 MG ORAL. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4715583-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 01, 2005. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , acute prerenal failure, agitation, asthenia, circulatory collapse, depressed level of consciousness, diarrhoea, dizziness . Metformin dosage: 500MG, QID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ORLISTAT, CIMETIDINE, AMILORIDE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4716379-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 04, 2005. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, abdominal pain upper, obesity  and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , acute prerenal failure, agitation, asthenia, blood lactic acid increased, central venous pressure abnormal, circulatory collapse, confusional state, depressed level of consciousness. Metformin dosage: 500 MG, QID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CIMETIDINE, ORLISTAT, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4745353-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 02, 2005. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, abdominal pain upper, obesity  and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , acute prerenal failure, agitation, circulatory collapse, confusional state, depressed level of consciousness, diarrhoea, dizziness . Metformin dosage: 500 MG, QID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CIMETIDINE, ORLISTAT, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5363109-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 05, 2007. Female patient, 63 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: abdominal pain , apache ii score increased, cardiac arrest , confusional state, diarrhoea, fall , haemodialysis, hypotension, hypothermia . Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient died.


Metformin Side Effects Report #4921359-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 22, 2006. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 224.9 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, pain  and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , anuria, dialysis , glomerular filtration rate decreased, hepatic ischaemia, lactic acidosis, liver function test abnormal, metabolic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: 500 MG PO BID CHRONIC. During the same period patient was treated with CELECOXIB, ATENOLOL, CELEBREX, LOVASTATIN, CARTIA XT, COUMADIN, AMARYL, CALCIUM GLUCONATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4745356-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 02, 2005. Female patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, duodenal ulcer, obesity  and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , acute prerenal failure, agitation, asthenia, circulatory collapse, confusional state, depressed level of consciousness, diarrhoea, dizziness . Metformin dosage: 500 MG, TID,. During the same period patient was treated with TAGAMET, ORLISTAT, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4745359-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 02, 2005. Female patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, duodenal ulcer, obesity  and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , acute prerenal failure, agitation, asthenia, circulatory collapse, confusional state, depressed level of consciousness, diarrhoea, dizziness . Metformin dosage: 500 MG, TID,. During the same period patient was treated with TAGAMET, ORLISTAT, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4749159-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 02, 2005. Female patient, 59 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , agitation, asthenia, circulatory collapse, confusional state, depressed level of consciousness, diarrhoea, dizziness . Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAGAMETECTION, ORLISTAT, AMILORIDE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, ASPIRIN, BICARBONATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4935080-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 03, 2006. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 216.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, refusal of treatment by patient and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , asthenia, chills, fatigue, feeling cold, nausea , retching, viral infection . Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5368382-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 05, 2007. Male patient, 57 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: abdominal pain , apache ii score increased, blood creatinine increased, cardiac arrest , confusional state, diarrhoea, fall , haemodialysis, hypotension. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5368317-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 05, 2007. Male patient, 55 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: abdominal pain , cardiac arrest , confusional state, diarrhoea, fall , hypotension, hypothermia , lactic acidosis, lethargy. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4933656-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Feb 23, 2006. Male patient, 53 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: abdominal pain , asthenia, bradycardia, cardiac arrest , hypoglycaemia, intentional overdose, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, respiratory failure. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5224910-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from NORWAY on Jan 11, 2007. Female patient 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 , dialysis , haematemesis, haemodialysis, hyperventilation, hypotension, lactic acidosis, rectal haemorrhage. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, GLIMEPIRIDE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5061340-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 19, 2006. Female patient, weighting 169.7 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain . Metformin dosage: 500 MG BID PO. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #4774480-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 13, 2005. Female patient, weighting 73.50 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , diarrhoea. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4844748-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 01, 2005. Female patient was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , acidosis, blood lactic acid increased, cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, hypotension, renal failure. Metformin dosage: 500 MG BID ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AVANDAMET. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 11/30/2005.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5004430-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 16, 2006. Male patient, weighting 220.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , gastrointestinal disorder, nausea . Metformin dosage: 500MG QD PO. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5409400-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 08, 2007. Female patient, 87 years of age, weighting 249.1 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal hernia, abdominal pain , conjunctivitis, constipation , gastrointestinal sounds abnormal, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, nausea , pallor. Metformin dosage: 1000MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with DEPAKOTE ER, VITAMIN B, AVANDIA, LISINOPRIL, AGGRENOX, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, FERROUS GLUCONATE, LIPITOR. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5376560-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from NETHERLANDS on June 18, 2007. Female patient, 85 years of age, weighting 88.18 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , dyspnoea, gastrointestinal hypomotility, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, post procedural complication, syncope. Metformin dosage: 500 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with CARBIDOPA AND LEVODOPA, AMANTADINE, CARBASALATE CALCIUM, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, GLYBURIDE. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5388570-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from NETHERLANDS on July 02, 2007. Female patient, 85 years of age, weighting 88.18 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , delirium, dyspnoea, gastrointestinal hypomotility, glomerular filtration rate decreased, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, pneumonia , post procedural complication. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVODOPA, AMANTADINE, CARBASALATE CALCIUM, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, GLYBURIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5229713-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Jan 29, 2007. Male patient, 83 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 , hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5093016-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Aug 18, 2006. Male patient, 83 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 , hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5097521-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 21, 2006. Male patient, 83 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 , haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5102892-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient, 83 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 , haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5179952-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 30, 2006. Male patient, 83 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 , haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5491359-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Oct 02, 2007. Male patient, 83 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 , hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5510176-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 26, 2007. Male patient, 83 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 , haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5528486-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Oct 22, 2007. Male patient, 83 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 , haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5613440-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 02, 2007. Male patient, 83 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 , hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5037511-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on June 12, 2006. Male patient, 83 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 , condition aggravated, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5037615-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 12, 2006. Male patient, 83 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 , haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5419503-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 17, 2007. Female patient, 79 years of age, weighting 108.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , atrioventricular block first degree, hypoglycaemia, pulmonary congestion, renal failure, somnolence, splenic artery aneurysm, urinary tract infection . Metformin dosage: 1000MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with CELEXA, DIGOXIN, IMDUR, ADVAIR DISKUS, GLIPIZIDE, PRILOSEC, BUMEX, SYNTHROID. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6081835-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 11, 2008. Male patient, 78 years of age, weighting 169.8 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain . Metformin dosage: DECREASED TO 500 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with AVANDIA, GLIPIZIDE. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5080004-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BELGIUM on May 09, 2006. Female patient, 73 years of age, weighting 73.85 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , anorexia, cholestasis, fatigue, hepatitis acute, jaundice , nausea . Metformin dosage: 250 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with NATEGLINIDE, PIOGLITAZONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5084728-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from BELGIUM on Aug 09, 2006. Female patient, 73 years of age, weighting 73.85 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , anorexia, cholestasis, fatigue, hepatitis acute, hepatocellular damage, nausea . Metformin dosage: 250 MG, BID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with NATEGLINIDE, PIOGLITAZONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4561049-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Sept 30, 2004. Female patient, 73 years of age, weighting 200.6 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , diarrhoea. Metformin dosage: 500 MG IN AM, 850 MG IN PM. During the same period patient was treated with PRINIVIL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, VITAMIN B, VITAMIN B6, CHONDROITIN, VITAMIN E. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4658328-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on May 10, 2005. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 165.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , headache , vision blurred. Metformin dosage: 850MG QD ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4831882-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on Nov 04, 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: abdominal pain , blood amylase increased, cerebral infarction, coma, dehydration, diarrhoea, disseminated intravascular coagulation, gastroenteritis , haemodialysis. Metformin dosage: 500 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5322052-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWEDEN on Apr 19, 2007. Female patient, 70 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 , hypertension, hypoglycaemia, lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CONTRAST MEDIA, GLYBURIDE. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5506120-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Oct 26, 2007. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolaemia, chest pain  and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , amnesia, anorexia, cardiac flutter, chest discomfort, dyspnoea, flatulence, malaise, pallor. Metformin dosage: JAN-2007-2/DAY,17-SEP-2007- 3/DAY(DOSE INCREASED),27-SEP-2007 TO 06-OCT-2007- 2000MG.. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, GLICLAZIDE, GLYCERYL TRINITRATE, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5511079-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 26, 2007. Male patient, 69 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: abdominal pain , amnesia, anorexia, blood glucose fluctuation, cardiac flutter, chest discomfort, dyspnoea, flatulence, malaise. Metformin dosage: 1 DF, QD, ORAL; 1 DF, BID, ORAL; 1 DF,TID, ORAL; 200 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, GLICLAZIDE. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5511160-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 26, 2007. Male 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: abdominal pain , blood glucose fluctuation, cardiac flutter, chest discomfort, dyspnoea, flatulence, malaise, pallor. Metformin dosage: 200 MG; QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with GLICLAZIDE, RAMIPRIL, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5516810-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 25, 2007. Male patient, 69 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: abdominal pain , amnesia, anorexia, cardiac flutter, chest discomfort, dyspnoea, malaise, pallor. Metformin dosage: 1 DF; DAILY; ORAL; 1 DF; TWICE A DAY; ORAL; 1 DR; 3 TIMES A DAY; ORAL; 2000 MG; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5528565-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 25, 2007. Male 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: abdominal pain , amnesia, anorexia, cardiac flutter, chest discomfort, dyspnoea, flatulence, malaise, pallor. Metformin dosage: 1 DF;ORAL;DAILY : 1 DF;ORAL;TWICE A DAY: 1 DF;ORAL;3 TIMES A DAY : 2000 MG;ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, ATORVASTATIN, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, GLICLAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5706672-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 14, 2008. Female patient, 68 years of age, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , diarrhoea. Metformin dosage: 500 MG BID PO USED 2-3 MONTH. Patient recovered.