Metformin and confusional state Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Metformin Side Effects Report #5581039-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Dec 14, 2007. Female patient, 74 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, confusional state, dehydration, disorientation, heart rate increased, kussmaul respiration, lactic acidosis, overdose, pancreatitis acute. Metformin dosage: 850 MG, TID. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5589514-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Jan 03, 2008. Female patient, 74 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, confusional state, dehydration, disorientation, gastrointestinal hypomotility, kussmaul respiration, lactic acidosis, pancreatitis acute, rectal adenoma. Metformin dosage: 850 MG, TID. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5623889-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Jan 28, 2008. Female patient, 74 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, confusional state, dehydration, gastrointestinal hypomotility, kussmaul respiration, lactic acidosis, pancreatitis acute, rectal adenoma, tachycardia. Metformin dosage: 850 MG, TID,. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5518036-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 08, 2007. Male patient, 73 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: confusional state, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5527518-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 03, 2007. Male patient, 73 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: confusional state, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5931036-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 18, 2006. Male patient, 73 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: confusional state, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5931225-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on May 29, 2006. Male patient, 73 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: confusional state, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NSAIDS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5932461-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 27, 2006. Male patient, 73 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: confusional state, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: 2000 MG; PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6016046-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 08, 2008. Male patient, 73 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: confusional state, haemodialysis, hypotension, hypovolaemia, hypoxia, lactic acidosis, malaise, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: (850 MG BID OR 1 G BID). During the same period patient was treated with NSAID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #6131690-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Mar 23, 2009. Male patient, 73 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: confusional state, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: 1 FORM= 850 MG OR 1 G. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5557236-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Dec 12, 2007. Male 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: atrioventricular block complete, blood creatinine increased, blood glucose increased, blood potassium decreased, cardio-respiratory arrest, confusional state, continuous haemodiafiltration, haemoglobin decreased, heart rate decreased. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE, GLICLAZIDE, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

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 #5500117-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from INDIA on Oct 12, 2007. Male patient, 56 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: aggression, agitation, confusional state, disorientation, hypoglycaemia. Metformin dosage: 750 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5614102-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from INDIA on Jan 17, 2008. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, essential hypertension and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, confusional state, disorientation, hypoglycaemia, irritability. Metformin dosage: 250 MG AFTER LUNCH AND 500 MG AFTER DINNER. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5692864-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 15, 2008. Female 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: bacterial culture positive, coma, confusional state, dehydration, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, lower respiratory tract infection, malaise. Metformin dosage: 1000MG, DAILY; PO. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE, AMITRIPTYLINE, DICLOFENAC, LEVOTHYROXINE, LUMIRACOXIB, TRAMADOL. 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 #5683588-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 30, 2007. Female patient 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, blood pressure diastolic decreased, confusional state, dehydration, dysphagia, fall , lactic acidosis, malaise, nasopharyngitis. Metformin dosage: 1500 MG (500 MG, 3 IN 1 D) ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6093083-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 24, 2009. Female patient, weighting 153.2 lb, was diagnosed with glucose tolerance impaired, blood cholesterol increased, depression , stress  and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abnormal behaviour, agitation, alopecia, amnesia, anxiety , balance disorder, confusional state, depression , dyspepsia. Metformin dosage: 500MG 1 DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with PRAVASTATIN, FLUOXETINE. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4621016-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from on Mar 10, 2005. Female patient, 83 years of age, weighting 180.8 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, diarrhoea, dysarthria, gastrointestinal disorder, haemodialysis, haemodynamic instability, hypotension, hypothermia . Metformin dosage: 850 MG, TID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, MOLSIDOMINE, DIGITOXIN, FUROSEMIDE, XIPAMIDE, LISINOPRIL, GLIMEPIRIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #4621482-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from on Mar 10, 2005. Female patient, 83 years of age, weighting 180.8 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, dysarthria, haemodialysis, haemodynamic instability, hypotension, hypothermia , lactic acidosis. Metformin dosage: 850 MG, TID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, MOLSIDOMINE, DIGITOXIN, FUROSEMIDE, XIPAMINE, LISINOPRIL, GLIMEPIRIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5306134-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 20, 2007. Female patient, 82 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, disease recurrence, hypoglycaemia, urinary tract infection . Metformin dosage: 500MG BREAKFAST + SUPPER. During the same period patient was treated with AMARYL. 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 #4647348-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Apr 25, 2005. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, cholelithiasis and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, anorexia, anuria, blood creatinine increased, blood glucose increased, blood pressure decreased, blood urea increased, confusional state, hyperkalaemia. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CALCIUM CHLORIDE, DICLOFENAC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #4647349-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Apr 25, 2005. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, cholelithiasis and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, anorexia, anuria, blood creatinine increased, blood glucose increased, blood pressure decreased, blood urea increased, confusional state, hyperkalaemia. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CALCIUM CHLORIDE, DICLOFENAC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5216538-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 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: confusional state, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NSAIDS. 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 #5076486-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 01, 2006. 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: confusional state, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5084889-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 31, 2006. 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: confusional state, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5085233-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on July 31, 2006. 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: confusional state, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, malaise, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NSAIDS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5148473-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 25, 2006. 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: confusional state, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5153031-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 26, 2006. 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: confusional state, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NSAID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5019181-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 17, 2006. 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: confusional state, haemodialysis, hypovolaemia, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5372644-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 14, 2007. 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: circulatory collapse, confusional state, dehydration, depressed level of consciousness, dysphagia, feeling cold, haemodialysis, hypovolaemia, lactic acidosis. Metformin dosage: 500 MG, TID, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5023866-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GREECE on June 05, 2006. Male patient, 70 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 discomfort, cardiac failure congestive, confusional state, diabetic nephropathy, lactic acidosis, malaise, myalgia, renal impairment, respiratory distress. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FUROSEMIDE, DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5031260-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GREECE on June 05, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 169.8 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, back pain  and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, cardiac failure congestive, confusional state, diabetic nephropathy, lactic acidosis, malaise, myalgia, renal impairment, respiratory distress. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FUROSEMIDE, DICLOFENAC, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, QUINAPRIL. 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 #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 #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 #4712971-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 12, 2005. Male patient, 95 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, asthenia, confusional state, dehydration, electrocardiogram change, fall , fluid intake reduced, haemodialysis, hyperkalaemia. Metformin dosage: 500 MG BID ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with FUROSEMIDE, ATENOLOL, HYTRIN, ASPIRIN, ASCORBIC ACID, VITAMIN E, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, AMARYL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5247487-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 23, 2007. Male patient, 84 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, hypoglycaemia, treatment noncompliance. Metformin dosage: 500 MG PO BID. During the same period patient was treated with ROSIGLITAZONE, GLYBURIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5742833-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 15, 2008. Male patient, 83 years of age, weighting 199.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, confusional state, gait disturbance, hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, nausea , renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: 850 MG TID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4715581-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 30, 2005. Male patient, 77 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, acute prerenal failure, agitation, blood potassium increased, circulatory collapse, confusional state, dialysis , lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: 850MG, BID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, FRUSEMIDE, SIMVASTATIN, TAZOCIN, LANSOPRAZOLE, THIAMINE, LATANOPROST, TIMOPTIC. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5679457-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWEDEN on Mar 11, 2008. 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: bradycardia, confusional state, fall , hypoglycaemia. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL TARTRATE, DAONIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5985287-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from NETHERLANDS on Nov 20, 2008. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, gout  and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, blood potassium increased, confusional state, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DICLOFENAC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4745345-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from SWEDEN on Aug 02, 2005. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, cholelithiasis and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal abscess, bacillus infection, cholelithiasis, confusional state, gallbladder perforation, haemodialysis, hypothermia , hypovolaemia, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DICLOFENAC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5092515-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Aug 18, 2006. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5097522-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 21, 2006. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5102907-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 21, 2006. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5102965-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on Aug 28, 2006. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NSAID NOS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5931308-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on Aug 22, 2006. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NSAID NOS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5037611-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 12, 2006. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NSAID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5042635-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 12, 2006. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, confusional state, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NSAID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5056084-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 18, 2006. Female patient, 72 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood glucose abnormal, confusional state, mental status changes. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4865135-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 07, 2005. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, headache , lactic acidosis, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4674230-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on May 12, 2005. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, schizophrenia and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood urine present, confusional state, constipation , dyskinesia, malaise, muscle spasms, polyuria, renal failure. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLOZARIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4705354-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 20, 2005. Female patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, abdominal pain  and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , agitation, asthenia, cerebrovascular disorder, confusional state, depressed level of consciousness, diarrhoea, disease recurrence, dizziness . Metformin dosage: 500 MG, TID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CIMETIDINE, ORLISTAT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4715582-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 30, 2005. Male patient, 86 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute prerenal failure, agitation, circulatory collapse, confusional state, dialysis , lactic acidosis, lower respiratory tract infection, metabolic acidosis, protein urine present. Metformin dosage: 500MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, ASPIRIN, SIMVASTATIN, ATROVENT, ALBUTEROL SULPHATE HFA. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5307641-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on Sept 15, 2004. Female patient, 80 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute hepatic failure, antinuclear antibody positive, confusional state, dementia , fall , hepatotoxicity. Metformin dosage: 500 MG; TID. During the same period patient was treated with CARBAMAZEPINE, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, VENLAFAXINE, ACETAMINOPHEN, PROCHLORPERAZINE MALEATE, GLYCERYL TRINITRATE, DYPIRIDAMOLE, FELODIPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5753640-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on May 26, 2008. Male patient, 72 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, atrioventricular block complete, bradycardia, confusional state, diarrhoea, hyperkalaemia, hypotension, renal failure, respiratory tract congestion. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COAPROVEL, DAFALGAN, CARDENSIEL, KARDEGIC, CRESTOR, AMAREL, NEXIUM, XATRAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5759427-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on June 03, 2008. Male patient, 72 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, atrioventricular block complete, bradycardia, confusional state, diarrhoea, hyperkalaemia, hypotension, renal failure, respiratory tract congestion. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COAPROVEL, DAFALGAN, CARDENSIEL, ASPIRIN, CRESTOR, AMAREL, NEXIUM, XATRAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5601946-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 07, 2008. Female patient, 69 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood chloride increased, blood potassium increased, blood pressure systolic increased, blood sodium decreased, brain oedema, cerebral infarction, confusional state, haemodialysis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SERTRALINE, NIFEDIPINE, GLIPIZIDE, GLYBURIDE, MECLIZINE, BACLOFEN, CLONIDINE, METOPROLOL TARTRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5449612-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Sept 06, 2007. Female patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar i disorder and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, anorexia, blood bicarbonate decreased, blood creatinine increased, blood ph decreased, blood urea increased, confusional state, dehydration, diabetes mellitus inadequate control. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE, LEVOTHYROX, HALDOL, TERALITHE, COTAREG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4727615-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 27, 2005. Male patient, 55 years of age, weighting 171.3 lb, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, fall , lethargy. Metformin dosage: 1000 MG TWICE PER DAY ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.