Metformin and dehydration Patient Reports February 10, 2012



Metformin Side Effects Report #5781349-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on June 09, 2008. Male patient, 18 years of age, was diagnosed with weight decreased, schizophrenia, constipation What is  constipation, salivary hypersecretion and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, enuresis, gastroenteritis What is  gastroenteritis, nausea What is  nausea, neutropenia, pneumonia What is  pneumonia, salivary hypersecretion. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLOZAPINE, DOCUSATE, HYOSCINE, SENNA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5796101-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on June 20, 2008. Male patient, 18 years of age, was diagnosed with weight decreased, schizophrenia, constipation What is  constipation, salivary hypersecretion and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, enuresis, gastroenteritis What is  gastroenteritis, nausea What is  nausea, neutropenia, pneumonia What is  pneumonia, salivary hypersecretion. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLOZAPINE, DOCUSATE, HYOSCINE, SENNA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5774663-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 09, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with weight decreased, schizophrenia, constipation What is  constipation, salivary hypersecretion and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, enuresis, gastroenteritis What is  gastroenteritis, nausea What is  nausea, neutropenia, pneumonia What is  pneumonia, salivary hypersecretion. Metformin dosage: 250 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with CLOZARIL, DOCUSATE, HYOSCINE, SENNA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5777928-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 11, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with weight decreased, schizophrenia, constipation What is  constipation, salivary hypersecretion and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, enuresis, gastroenteritis What is  gastroenteritis, nausea What is  nausea, neutropenia, pneumonia What is  pneumonia, salivary hypersecretion. Metformin dosage: 250 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with CLOZARIL, DOCUSATE, HYOSCINE, SENNA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5788978-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 11, 2008. Male patient, 18 years of age, was diagnosed with weight control What is  weight control and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, gastroenteritis viral, nausea What is  nausea, neutropenia, pneumonia What is  pneumonia. Metformin dosage: 250 MG;BID. During the same period patient was treated with CLOZARIL, DOCUSATE, SENNA, HYOSCINE HYT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

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 #5683562-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 19, 2007. Male patient, 68 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: atrial fibrillation What is  atrial fibrillation, blood pressure decreased, colitis, dehydration, fall What is  fall, incoherent, lactic acidosis, malaise, peripheral coldness. Metformin dosage: unknown. 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 What is  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 #5466694-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 31, 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: dehydration, diarrhoea, renal impairment. Metformin dosage: 1700 MG; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ACOMPLIA, AMLODIPINE, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, FENOFIBRATE, FLUOXETINE, INSULIN, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5581038-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Dec 14, 2007. Female 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: blood pressure decreased, bradyphrenia, dehydration, diarrhoea, lactic acidosis, mental disorder, overdose, pancreatitis acute, tachypnoea. Metformin dosage: 850 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with IRBESARTAN, AMLODIPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5933146-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on June 26, 2006. Female patient, 57 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 gases abnormal, dehydration, dialysis What is  dialysis, lactic acidosis, renal failure, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL, FRUSEMIDE, MOXONIDINE, RAMIPRIL, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5878639-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BELGIUM on Aug 26, 2008. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, analgesia, hypertension and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure systolic decreased, body temperature decreased, cardiac failure, cognitive disorder, dehydration, fluid intake reduced, haemodialysis, hypophagia, lactic acidosis. Metformin dosage: 850 MG THREE TIMES DAILY . During the same period patient was treated with PIROXICAM, FUROSEMIDE, VALSARTAN. 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 #5645273-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 22, 2008. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, colon cancer, hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, anorexia, blood potassium decreased, dehydration, dyspnoea, lethargy, nausea What is  nausea, polyuria, renal tubular acidosis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CAPECITABINE, OXALIPLATIN, SIMVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5989756-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Nov 28, 2008. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, overdose, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: 850 MG - TID - ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CITALOPRAM, NOVOLOG, PROCYCLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6012624-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 02, 2008. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, agitation, appendicitis What is  appendicitis, continuous haemodiafiltration, dehydration, heart rate increased, hypothermia What is  hypothermia, lactic acidosis. Metformin dosage: 850 MG;3 TIMES A DAY. During the same period patient was treated with NOVOLOG, RAMIPRIL, CITALOPRAM, QUETIAPINE, PROCYCLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6017547-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 02, 2008. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, agitation, blood potassium increased, c-reactive protein increased, continuous haemodiafiltration, dehydration, fluid retention, heart rate increased. Metformin dosage: 850 MG; 3 TIMES A DAY;. During the same period patient was treated with NOVOLOG, RAMIPRIL, CITALOPRAM, QUETIAPINE, PROCYCLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #6017548-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 02, 2008. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, agitation, blood potassium increased, c-reactive protein increased, continuous haemodiafiltration, dehydration, fluid retention, heart rate increased. Metformin dosage: 850 MG;3 TIMES A DAY;. During the same period patient was treated with NOVOLOG, RAMIPRIL, CITALOPRAM, QUETIAPINE, PROCYCLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #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 What is  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 What is  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 #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 What is  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 #5965811-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 21, 2008. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 278.0 lb, was diagnosed with glucose tolerance impaired and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, nausea What is  nausea. Metformin dosage: 500MG ONE AT P.M. PO. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #4666370-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on May 10, 2005. Female patient, 86 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, dehydration, diarrhoea, nausea What is  nausea, pollakiuria, urinary tract infection What is  urinary tract infection. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLICLAZIDE, CALCEOS, CIMETIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5224918-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NORWAY on Jan 11, 2007. Female patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, hypertension and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, blood pressure decreased, dehydration, diarrhoea, haematemesis, haemodialysis, hypothermia What is  hypothermia, hypoventilation. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, GLIMEPIRIDE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5086740-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Aug 11, 2006. 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: dehydration, diarrhoea, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PERINDOPRIL, ASPIRIN, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, CALCICHEW D, DILTIAZEM, GLICLAZIDE, PERSANTINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4886010-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from DENMARK on Jan 02, 2006. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood amylase increased, cardiovascular disorder, cerebral infarction, coma, dehydration, disseminated intravascular coagulation, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, liver function test abnormal. Metformin dosage: 500 MG BID. During the same period patient was treated with RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #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 #5372637-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 14, 2007. Male 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: atrial fibrillation What is  atrial fibrillation, blood pressure decreased, circulatory collapse, colitis, dehydration, depressed level of consciousness, hypovolaemia, incoherent, lactic acidosis. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4887587-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 19, 2006. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 196.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, coronary artery disease What is  coronary artery disease, hypertension and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, muscle disorder What is  muscle disorder, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: 1000 MG BID (PO). During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5062844-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 07, 2006. Female 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: base excess negative, blood gases abnormal, dehydration, dialysis What is  dialysis, lactic acidosis, renal failure, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOSARTAN POSTASSIUM, RAMIPRIL, ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL, FUROSEMIDE, MOXONIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5086912-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from DENMARK on Aug 04, 2006. Female 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: dehydration, dialysis What is  dialysis, lactic acidosis, renal failure, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL, FUROSEMIDE, MOXONIDINE, RAMIPRIL, LOSARTAN POSTASSIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5037407-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 16, 2006. Female patient, 57 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: dehydration, lactic acidosis, renal failure, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RAMIPRIL, LOSARTAN, FUROSEMIDE, ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL, MOXONIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5372639-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 14, 2007. Female patient, 54 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: agitation, cellulitis What is  cellulitis, dehydration, depressed level of consciousness, diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypotension, hypovolaemia, lactic acidosis. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

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 What is  cardiac arrest, compartment syndrome, dehydration, dialysis What is  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 What is  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 #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 What is  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 #5064408-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 18, 2006. Female patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cognitive disorder, hypercholesterolaemia, cardiovascular event prophylaxis, routine health maintenance and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation What is  atrial fibrillation, back pain What is  back pain, chills, dehydration, hyperthyroidism, hypoglycaemia, insomnia, lobar pneumonia, sepsis What is  sepsis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, DONEPEZIL, GEMFIBROZIL, ASPIRIN, VITAMIN E. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #4615880-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 10, 2005. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anuria, dehydration, dry skin, hyperkalaemia, hypotension, lactic acidosis, leukocytosis, mucosal dryness, renal failure. Metformin dosage: 2250 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, RAMIPRIL. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4619865-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 10, 2005. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anuria, dehydration, dry skin, hyperkalaemia, hypotension, lactic acidosis, leukocytosis, mucosal dryness. Metformin dosage: 2250 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, RAMIPRIL. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5224937-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Jan 15, 2007. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anion gap increased, anuria, blood glucose increased, dehydration, depressed level of consciousness, disorientation, hyperlactacidaemia, hypokalaemia, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5623890-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Jan 28, 2008. Female patient, 74 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, dehydration, depressed level of consciousness, disorientation, hyperlactacidaemia, hypokalaemia, metabolic acidosis, pancreatitis acute. Metformin dosage: 750 MG, Q8H,. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5643424-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on Feb 12, 2008. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, disorientation, gastrointestinal hypomotility, heart rate increased, kussmaul respiration, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, pancreatitis acute, rectal adenoma. Metformin dosage: 850 MG EVERY 8 HOURS. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6037816-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on Jan 05, 2009. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation What is  atrial fibrillation, blood chloride decreased, blood glucose increased, blood sodium increased, dehydration, disorientation, electrocardiogram repolarisation abnormality. Metformin dosage: 750 MG 1X/8 HOURS. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6039353-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from SPAIN on Jan 05, 2009. Female patient, 74 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 potassium decreased, blood sodium increased, dehydration, disorientation, gastrointestinal hypomotility, heart rate increased, kussmaul respiration, loss of consciousness. Metformin dosage: 850 MG 1X/8 HOURS). During the same period patient was treated with GLYBENCLAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5090681-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 11, 2006. Female 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: dehydration, diarrhoea, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: 2500 MILLIGRAM ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, CALCIUM CARBONATE, DILTIAZEM, GLICLAZIDE, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, DIPYRIDAMOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5091943-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 11, 2006. Female 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: dehydration, diarrhoea, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: 500 MG 5XD PO. During the same period patient was treated with PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, ASPIRIN, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, CALCICHEW D, DILTIAZEM, GLICLAZIDE, PERSANTINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5092073-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 16, 2006. Female 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: dehydration, diarrhoea, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: 500 MG, 5QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, CALCICHEW D, DILTIAZEM, GLICLAZSIDE, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, PERSANTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5096357-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 14, 2006. Female 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: dehydration, diarrhoea, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: 500 MG, 5 DF/DAY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, ASPIRIN, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, CALCICHEW D, DILTIAZEM, GLICLAZIDE, PERSANTINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5683412-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from SWEDEN on Apr 19, 2007. 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: dehydration, dialysis What is  dialysis, diarrhoea, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, renal impairment. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE, SALURES, FUROSEMIDE, SIMVASTATIN, FOLACIN, DAONIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4830897-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from DENMARK on Nov 04, 2005. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood amylase increased, cardiovascular disorder, cerebral infarction, coma, dehydration, disseminated intravascular coagulation, gastroenteritis What is  gastroenteritis, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis. Metformin dosage: 500 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4831882-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on Nov 04, 2005. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, blood amylase increased, cerebral infarction, coma, dehydration, diarrhoea, disseminated intravascular coagulation, gastroenteritis What is  gastroenteritis, haemodialysis. Metformin dosage: 500 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5328771-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on May 11, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, BENDROFLUAZIDE, NOVOMIX, PROPRANOLOL, SIMVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5330561-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 10, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOSARTAN POSTASSIUM, PROPRANOLOL, BENDROFLUMETHIAZIDE, SIMVASTATIN, INSULIN ASPART. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5337007-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 11, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOSARTAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5337018-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 10, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, BENDROFLUAZIDE, NOVOMIX, PROPRANOLOL, SIMVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5683419-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 11, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, hypertension, blood pressure increased and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, BENDROFLUAZIDE, NOVOLOG, PROPRANOLOL, SIMVASTATIN. 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 What is  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 #5638945-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on Feb 12, 2008. 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: blood pressure decreased, bradyphrenia, dehydration, diarrhoea, lactic acidosis, pancreatitis acute, tachypnoea, vomiting. Metformin dosage: 850 MG EVERY 12 HOURS. During the same period patient was treated with IRBESARTAN, AMLODIPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6039339-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Jan 05, 2009. 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: blood glucose increased, blood pressure diastolic decreased, blood sodium decreased, body temperature decreased, bradyphrenia, dehydration, diarrhoea, haemodialysis, pancreatitis acute. Metformin dosage: (850 MG 1X/12 HOURS). During the same period patient was treated with IRBESARTAN, AMLODIPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4626787-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Apr 01, 2005. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 185.2 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, dehydration, feeling abnormal, hyperkalaemia, nausea What is  nausea, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: 850MG BID ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with GABAPENTIN, OXYCODONE, LISINOPRIL, FUROSEMIDE, SIMVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5156019-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 28, 2006. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, hepatitis c What is  hepatitis c and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, blood glucose decreased, dehydration, diarrhoea, dizziness What is  dizziness, influenza, loss of consciousness, malaise, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with REBETOL. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5158931-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 14, 2006. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, hepatitis c What is  hepatitis c and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, blood glucose decreased, dehydration, diarrhoea, dizziness What is  dizziness, influenza, loss of consciousness, malaise, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with REBETOL. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5699344-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 27, 2008. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal pain upper, dehydration, diarrhoea, flatulence, lactose intolerance What is  lactose intolerance. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NEXIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5245962-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 07, 2007. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain lower, apnoea, blood glucose increased, body temperature decreased, cardiac arrest What is  cardiac arrest, compartment syndrome, dehydration, diarrhoea, haemodialysis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5558085-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 04, 2007. Female patient, weighting 241.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal mass, abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, asthenia, blood glucose increased, chills, dehydration, diabetic gastroparesis, diarrhoea, fatigue. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATIVAN, FLEXERIL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, KYTRIL, TYLENOL, LOPERAMIDE, PHENERGAN, LOVENOX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5573198-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 14, 2007. Female patient, weighting 241.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal mass, abdominal pain What is  abdominal pain, asthenia, blood glucose increased, chills, dehydration, diabetic gastroparesis, diarrhoea, fatigue. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATIVAN, FLEXERIL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, KYTRIL, TYLENOL, LOPERAMIDE, PHENERGAN, LOVENOX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6088999-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 19, 2009. Male patient, weighting 185.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, electrocardiogram change, renal failure, vomiting. Metformin dosage: 1000 MG 2 PO. During the same period patient was treated with BYETTA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #4876431-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 29, 2005. Female patient, 85 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety What is  anxiety and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest What is  cardiac arrest, cardiac failure congestive, dehydration, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, myocardial infarction, peritoneal dialysis, refusal of treatment by patient. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE, DIGOXIN, FUROSEMIDE, HYDROXYZINE, WARFARIN, AMLODIPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5505106-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 31, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5888842-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS on Sept 01, 2008. Female patient, 69 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anuria, cardiac arrest What is  cardiac arrest, coma, dehydration, diarrhoea, hypoglycaemia, lactic acidosis, nausea What is  nausea. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TELMISARTAN, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, CARVEDILOL, FUROSEMIDE, GLICLAZIDE, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

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 #5589511-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Jan 03, 2008. Female patient, 61 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure diastolic decreased, bradyphrenia, dehydration, diarrhoea, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, mental disorder, metabolic acidosis, pancreatitis acute. Metformin dosage: 850 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with IRBESARTAN, AMLODIPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5286878-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 20, 2007. Female patient, 60 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: campylobacter intestinal infection, dehydration, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COZAAR, DIURETICS, AGGRENOX, MICARDIS, CLOPIDOGREL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5306026-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 06, 2007. Male patient, 46 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain lower, apnoeic attack, blood creatinine increased, blood glucose increased, cardiac arrest What is  cardiac arrest, compartment syndrome, dehydration, diarrhoea, haemodialysis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RAMIPRIL, ALCOHOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5899457-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 16, 2008. Female patient was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood potassium decreased, dehydration, diarrhoea. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5917007-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 07, 2008. Female patient was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood potassium decreased, dehydration, diarrhoea. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4897553-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 30, 2006. Male patient, weighting 315.3 lb, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, dehydration, haemodialysis, intubation complication, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, respiratory failure, tracheostomy. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VALSARTAN, LASIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
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