Metformin and cardiac arrest Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Metformin Side Effects Report #5701913-0
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: cardiac arrest , lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5702346-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 07, 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: cardiac arrest , lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5704085-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Apr 11, 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: cardiac arrest , lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. 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 #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 #6009088-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from NETHERLANDS on Dec 05, 2008. Female patient, 69 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: blood pressure immeasurable, bradycardia, cardiac arrest , coma, continuous haemodiafiltration, hypoglycaemia, lactic acidosis, pulse pressure decreased, renal failure. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FUROSEMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6055040-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from NETHERLANDS on Jan 07, 2009. Female patient, 69 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: anuria, blood pressure immeasurable, bradycardia, cardiac arrest , coma, diarrhoea, gastrointestinal disorder, hypoglycaemia. Metformin dosage: 1000 MG;TID;PO. During the same period patient was treated with ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, CARVEDILOL, FUROSEMIDE, GLICLAZIDE, TELMISARTAN, ATORVASTATIN, INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5527517-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 03, 2007. Female patient, 63 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: cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5933094-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 31, 2006. Female patient, 63 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: cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypertension, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.


Metformin Side Effects Report #6009094-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 03, 2008. Female patient, 63 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: cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: 850 MG BID OR 1 G BID). Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6108821-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Mar 05, 2009. Female patient, 63 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: cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6122288-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 02, 2009. Female patient, 63 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: cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6131952-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Mar 23, 2009. Female patient, 63 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: cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5455555-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 06, 2007. Male patient, 61 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: bradycardia, cardiac arrest , confusional state, dehydration, diarrhoea, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, lethargy, oral intake reduced. Metformin dosage: 1000 MG; BID. During the same period patient was treated with FOSINOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5483463-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Oct 01, 2007. Male patient, 60 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 abdomen, cardiac arrest , lactic acidosis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALBYL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5486016-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NORWAY on Oct 01, 2007. Male patient, 60 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 abdomen, cardiac arrest , dialysis , lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with KLYX, ALBYL. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5487530-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NORWAY on Oct 02, 2007. Male patient, 60 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 upper, acute abdomen, cardiac arrest , incorrect dose administered, lactic acidosis, vomiting. Metformin dosage: 1000 MG; BID; PO. During the same period patient was treated with ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, ALCOHOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5503539-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NORWAY on Oct 18, 2007. Male patient, 60 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 abdomen, cardiac arrest , lactic acidosis, overdose. Metformin dosage: 850 MG; QID. During the same period patient was treated with ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, ALCOHOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6009103-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from ITALY on Dec 03, 2008. Female patient, 58 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: acidosis, bundle branch block left, cardiac arrest , cardiogenic shock, chest pain , dyspnoea, haemodialysis, pyrexia, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: 500 MG BID ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN. 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 #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 #5568646-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from AUSTRALIA on Dec 04, 2007. Male patient, 55 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: cardiac arrest , cardiac disorder, lactic acidosis, localised oedema, oedema peripheral, renal failure, weight increased. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AVANDIA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5572336-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on Dec 04, 2007. Male patient, 55 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: cardiac arrest , cardiac disorder, lactic acidosis, localised oedema, oedema peripheral, renal failure, weight increased. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AVANDIA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5683911-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from INDIA on Mar 26, 2008. Male patient, 47 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , hypotension, intracranial aneurysm, lactic acidosis, renal failure, respiratory distress, subarachnoid haemorrhage. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLIBENCLAMIDE, IOHEXOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5775481-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from INDIA on June 03, 2008. Male patient, 47 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, blood glucose increased, blood sodium decreased, cardiac arrest , hypotension, intracranial aneurysm, irritability, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: 500 MG; BID; PO. During the same period patient was treated with IOHEXOL, GLIBENCLAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6137856-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from INDIA on Mar 13, 2009. Male patient, 47 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood glucose increased, cardiac arrest , contrast media reaction, hypotension, intracranial aneurysm, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, nephropathy toxic, post procedural complication. Metformin dosage: (500 MG BID). During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5552224-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Nov 23, 2007. Male patient, 46 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 lower, apnoea, blood glucose decreased, blood pressure systolic decreased, body temperature decreased, cardiac arrest , cardiac index increased, compartment syndrome, dehydration. Metformin dosage: 56MG - Q4HRS - PO. During the same period patient was treated with RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5592668-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 03, 2008. Male patient, 41 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: blood potassium increased, blood pressure diastolic decreased, bradycardia, cardiac arrest , confusional state, dehydration, diarrhoea, haemodialysis, lethargy. Metformin dosage: 1000 MG; BID;. During the same period patient was treated with FOSINOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #6122575-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 16, 2009. Female patient, weighting 229.3 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , dialysis , lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, myocardial infarction, sepsis , therapeutic agent toxicity, unresponsive to stimuli, ventricular fibrillation. Metformin dosage: 500MG ONCE DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with CYMBALTA, BENICAR, TRICOR, FLUCONAZOLE, CRESTOR, PREMARIN, AMITRIPTYLINE. Patient died on 03/12/2009.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5387422-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from NETHERLANDS on July 02, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with suicide attempt and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, atrial fibrillation , back pain , blood glucose decreased, blood potassium decreased, blood sodium increased, body temperature decreased, cardiac arrest , completed suicide. Metformin dosage: 850 MG, TABLET. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5244139-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 01, 2007. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with intentional overdose and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain lower, apnoea, body temperature decreased, cardiac arrest , compartment syndrome, dehydration, diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypotension. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RAMIPRIL, ALCOHOL, NORADRENALINE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5480940-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS on Sept 24, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with intentional overdose and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, atrial fibrillation , back pain , blood glucose increased, blood potassium decreased, blood sodium increased, cardiac arrest , disease progression, haemodialysis. Metformin dosage: 85000 MG;1X;PO. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5364354-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 05, 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: cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, fall , haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. 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 #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 #5145562-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 27, 2006. Female patient, 71 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: cardiac arrest , electromechanical dissociation, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: 850 MG; TID; PO. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, BEZAFIBRATE, DOMPERIDONE, GLICLAZIDE, INDAPAMIDE, NITROFURANTOIN, PIOGLITAZONE, RAMIPRIL. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5148477-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 25, 2006. Female patient, 71 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , electromechanical dissociation, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: 850 MG TID PO. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, BEZAFIBRATE, DOMPERIDONE, GLICLAZIDE, INDAPAMIDE, NITROFURANTOIN, PIOGLITAZONE, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5153035-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 26, 2006. Female patient, 71 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: 850 MG, TID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, BEZAFIBRATE, DOMPERIDONE, GLICLAZIDE, INDAPAMIDE, NITROFURANTOIN, PIOGLITAZONE, RAMIPRIL. 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 #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 #4701094-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on June 21, 2005. Female patient, 68 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: blood potassium increased, cardiac arrest , lactic acidosis, renal failure. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient died on 04/10/2005.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4705356-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 22, 2005. Female patient, 68 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: blood potassium increased, cardiac arrest , lactic acidosis, renal failure. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient died on 04/10/2005.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4711213-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 23, 2005. Female patient, 68 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: blood potassium increased, cardiac arrest , lactic acidosis, renal failure. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient died on 04/10/2005.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4791967-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 29, 2005. Female patient, 68 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: blood potassium increased, cardiac arrest , lactic acidosis, renal failure. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient died on 04/10/2005.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4806489-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 11, 2005. Female patient, 67 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: cardiac arrest , cerebral haemorrhage, disseminated intravascular coagulation, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, GLIBENCLAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4886011-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from DENMARK on Jan 02, 2006. Female patient, 67 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: alanine aminotransferase increased, blood amylase increased, cardiac arrest , cerebral haemorrhage, disseminated intravascular coagulation, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, pallor. Metformin dosage: 500 MG TID. During the same period patient was treated with GLIBENCLAMIDE, LISINOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.


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 #5072101-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on July 26, 2006. 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: cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5077918-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 26, 2006. 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: cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5088351-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 08, 2006. 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: cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypertension, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5102884-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 21, 2006. 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: cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5128942-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Oct 13, 2006. 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: cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5139777-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 12, 2006. 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: cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5141831-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 13, 2006. 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: cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4994007-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Apr 24, 2006. 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: cardiac arrest , lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5368374-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 05, 2007. Female patient, 58 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: cardiac arrest , fall , haemodialysis, hypotension, hypothermia , lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NSAID. Patient was hospitalized. 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 #5086363-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Aug 11, 2006. 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: cardiac arrest , confusional state, glasgow coma scale abnormal, lethargy. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, LOSARTAN POSTASSIUM, RAMIPRIL, SILDENAFIL CITRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5090682-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 11, 2006. 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: cardiac arrest , confusional state, glasgow coma scale abnormal, laboratory test abnormal, lethargy. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID, LOSARTAN POSTASSIUM, RAMIPRIL, SILDENAFIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5090831-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 14, 2006. Male patient, 55 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: cardiac arrest , confusional state, glasgow coma scale abnormal, laboratory test abnormal, lethargy. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, RAMIPRIL, SILDENAFIL CITRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5091947-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 11, 2006. Male patient, 55 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: acidosis, cardiac arrest , confusional state, glasgow coma scale abnormal, lethargy. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, LOSARTAN POSTASSIUM, RAMIPRIL, SILDENAFIL. 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 #5073274-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on July 27, 2006. Male patient, 51 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: cardiac arrest , cardiogenic shock, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient died on 05/26/2006.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5077915-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on July 27, 2006. Male patient, 51 years of age, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , cardiogenic shock, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient died on 05/26/2006.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5081642-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 27, 2006. Male patient, 51 years of age, weighting 100.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , cardiogenic shock, lactic acidosis, renal failure. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient died on 05/26/2006.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5084850-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 01, 2006. Male patient, 51 years of age, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , cardiogenic shock, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient died on 05/26/2006.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5259010-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 21, 2007. Male patient, 46 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 lower, apnoea, body temperature decreased, cardiac arrest , compartment syndrome, dehydration, dialysis , diarrhoea, lactic acidosis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RAMIPRIL, ALCOHOL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5292109-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 20, 2007. Male patient, 46 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 lower, apnoea, cardiac arrest , cardio-respiratory arrest, compartment syndrome, continuous haemodiafiltration, dehydration, diarrhoea, fasciotomy. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RAMIPRIL, ALCOHOL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5292112-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 20, 2007. Male patient, 46 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 lower, alcohol use, apnoea, body temperature decreased, cardiac arrest , compartment syndrome, dialysis , diarrhoea, fasciotomy. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RAMIPRIL, ALCOHOL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5147796-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 30, 2006. Female patient, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , electromechanical dissociation, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: 850 MG, TID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, BEZAFIBRATE, DOMPERIDONE, GLICLAZIDE, INDAPAMIDE, NITROFURANTOIN, PIOGLITAZONE, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. 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 #4759914-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 31, 2005. Female 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: cardiac arrest , cardiac pacemaker malfunction, decreased appetite, electromechanical dissociation, lactic acidosis, malaise, renal failure, urine output decreased, ventricular fibrillation. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR, VERAPAMIL, LOPRESSOR, COZAAR, LASIX, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, COUMADIN, REPAGLINIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4585494-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on July 26, 2004. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, blood creatinine increased, blood glucose increased, blood potassium increased, blood pressure decreased, blood urea increased, bundle branch block left, cardiac arrest , circulatory collapse. Metformin dosage: 850 MG, TID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE, GLYBURIDE, DIPYRIDAMOLE, ASPIRINIE, DOXYCYCLINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5165722-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from SWEDEN on Nov 17, 2006. 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: blood glucose decreased, cardiac arrest , dehydration, depressed level of consciousness, fatigue, hypotension, hypovolaemia, lactic acidosis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, INSULIN, SIMVASTATIN, CYANOCOBALAMIN, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, PHOSPHORAL, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM. Patient died.

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 #5582707-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Dec 24, 2007. 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: cardiac arrest , metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5595903-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Jan 10, 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: cardiac arrest , metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: STRENGTH-850MG. During the same period patient was treated with NITROGLYCERIN, DILTIAZEM, ASPIRIN, RAMIPRIL, GLYBURIDE, CLOPIDOGREL BISULPHATE, TORSEMIDE, TRIMETAZIDINE. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5633800-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on Feb 04, 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: cardiac arrest , haemodialysis, metabolic acidosis, renal failure, treatment failure, ventricular asystole. Metformin dosage: 850 MG EVERY 12 HOURS. During the same period patient was treated with TORSEMIDE, GLYBURIDE, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, DILTIAZEM, RAMIPRIL, CLOPIDOGREL, NITROGLYCERIN, TRIMETAZIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

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 #5695934-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on Mar 27, 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: cardiac arrest , metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: STRENGTH-850MG, FORM = TABS. During the same period patient was treated with NITROGLYCERIN, DILTIAZEM, ASPIRIN, RAMIPRIL, GLYBURIDE, CLOPIDOGREL BISULPHATE, TORSEMIDE, TRIMETAZIDINE. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6039370-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Jan 05, 2009. 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: blood glucose increased, blood sodium decreased, cardiac arrest , coronary artery disease , dyspepsia, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: (DF), (850MG 1X/12 HOURS). Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5077916-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 26, 2006. Female patient, 63 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, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5091700-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient, 63 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, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5097523-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient, 63 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, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5103342-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on Aug 28, 2006. Female patient, 63 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, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5931239-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on Aug 22, 2006. Female patient, 63 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, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5036813-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 12, 2006. Female patient, 63 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 , haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient died.

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 #4615875-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from on Mar 10, 2005. Female patient, 61 years of age, weighting 141.1 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , bradyarrhythmia, cardiac arrest , dysarthria, hypothermia , hypoxia, lactic acidosis, renal failure, speech disorder. Metformin dosage: 850 MG, TID. During the same period patient was treated with GLIMEPIRIDE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5582705-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Dec 24, 2007. 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: cardiac arrest , metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5593425-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Jan 10, 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: cardiac arrest , metabolic acidosis, pneumonia aspiration. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE, ALLOPURINOL, ENOXAPARIN, POTASSIUM CLORAZEPATE, MIRTAZAPINE, DIGOXIN, TORASEMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

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 #6039372-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Jan 05, 2009. 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: apallic syndrome, blood glucose increased, blood pressure diastolic decreased, body temperature decreased, cardiac arrest , fluid intake reduced, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: (DF), (850 MG 1X/12 HOURS). Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.