Metformin and diarrhoea Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Metformin Side Effects Report #4872198-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Dec 28, 2005. Female patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with weight decreased, hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, melanosis coli. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VASTEN, PROZAC, EPHEDRINE, ORTHOSIPHON ARISTATUS, VALIUM, MEPRONIZINE, DIERGOSPRAY, GLUCOMANNAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

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 , salivary hypersecretion and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, enuresis, gastroenteritis , nausea , neutropenia, 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 , salivary hypersecretion and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, enuresis, gastroenteritis , nausea , neutropenia, 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 , salivary hypersecretion and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, enuresis, gastroenteritis , nausea , neutropenia, 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 , salivary hypersecretion and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, enuresis, gastroenteritis , nausea , neutropenia, 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 #5871629-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 27, 2006. Female patient, 97 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute myocardial infarction, anorexia, cardiac failure congestive, condition aggravated, cough, diarrhoea, haemoptysis, hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis. Metformin dosage: 1000 MG; BID; PO. During the same period patient was treated with DIGOXIN, FERROUS SULPHATE, CLOPIDOGREL, FUROSEMIDE, LANSOPRAZOLE, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, SIMVASTATIN, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

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

Metformin Side Effects Report #5527514-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 03, 2007. Female patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, malaise, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5750579-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on May 21, 2008. Female patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, hypotension, lactic acidosis, malaise, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5931221-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on May 29, 2006. Female patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, malaise, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5933095-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 20, 2006. Female patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6016119-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 08, 2008. Female patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, hypotension, lactic acidosis, malaise, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: (850 MG BID OR 1 G BID). Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6101040-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Feb 26, 2009. Female patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, hypotension, lactic acidosis, malaise, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5527614-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 03, 2007. Female 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: diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, lethargy, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5931219-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on May 29, 2006. Female 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: diarrhoea, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, lethargy, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RECEPTOR BLOCKER. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5972021-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 12, 2008. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 160.9 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: constipation , diarrhoea. Metformin dosage: 500 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6016271-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 08, 2008. Female 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: diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, lethargy, malaise, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: (850 MG BID OR 1 G BID). During the same period patient was treated with ANGIOTENSION II RECEPTOR BLOCKER. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6076553-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Feb 06, 2009. Female 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: diarrhoea, lactic acidosis, lethargy, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: 1 FORM=850MG OR 1G DAILY. FORMULATION: TABS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5404061-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ITALY on July 09, 2007. Male patient, 71 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: cardio-respiratory arrest, coagulopathy, cystitis, diarrhoea, dysarthria, haemodialysis, intentional overdose. Metformin dosage: 1000 MG ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with SOLOSA, LYRICA, CIPROFLOXACIN, MAALOX, CETIRIZINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5407729-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ITALY on July 09, 2007. Male patient, 71 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: cardio-respiratory arrest, coagulopathy, diarrhoea, dysarthria, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, multi-organ failure. Metformin dosage: 1000 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with SOLOSA, LYRICA, CIPROXIN, MAALOX, CETIRIZINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5931709-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on May 18, 2006. Female patient, 70 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: diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypertension, hypotension, lactic acidosis, myocardial ischaemia, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

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

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

Metformin Side Effects Report #6055040-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from NETHERLANDS on Jan 07, 2009. Female patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anuria, blood pressure immeasurable, bradycardia, cardiac arrest , coma, diarrhoea, gastrointestinal disorder, hypoglycaemia. Metformin dosage: 1000 MG;TID;PO. During the same period patient was treated with ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, CARVEDILOL, FUROSEMIDE, GLICLAZIDE, TELMISARTAN, ATORVASTATIN, INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5671628-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 31, 2008. 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: diarrhoea, dysuria, lactic acidosis, renal failure, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, SPIRONOLACTONE, ROSIGLITAZONE, IRBESARTAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5933664-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Oct 23, 2008. Male patient, 68 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: anuria, diarrhoea, hypoglycaemia, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PRAVACHOL, ZESTORETIC, SOMAC, ZYLORIC, CARDURA, MINDIAB, LASIX, TENORMIN. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5887768-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 16, 2008. Female patient, 66 years of age, weighting 280.0 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea. Metformin dosage: 500MG TID PO YEARS. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5527517-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 03, 2007. Female patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5933094-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 31, 2006. Female patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypertension, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.


Metformin Side Effects Report #6009094-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 03, 2008. Female patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: 850 MG BID OR 1 G BID). Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6108821-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Mar 05, 2009. Female patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6122288-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 02, 2009. Female patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6131952-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Mar 23, 2009. Female patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5636939-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 10, 2007. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, blood cholesterol increased, hypertension and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, eructation, nausea . Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BYETTA, VYTORIN, LOTREL. 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 #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 #5528404-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 03, 2007. Female patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5931023-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 19, 2006. Female patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypovolaemia, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #6015393-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 08, 2008. Female patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. 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 #6082467-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Feb 12, 2009. Female patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6130580-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 17, 2009. Female patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5683587-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 30, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , agitation, depressed level of consciousness, diarrhoea, hypotension, hypovolaemia, lactic acidosis, peripheral circulatory failure, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: (850 MG) ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5950969-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 14, 2008. Male patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: constipation , diarrhoea, gastrointestinal disorder, hyperhidrosis, hypophagia, immune system disorder, nightmare, weight decreased. Metformin dosage: 500MG-BID-PO. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5636993-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Sept 02, 2006. Female patient, 52 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: diarrhoea, dysgeusia, hyperhidrosis, insomnia, nausea . Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PRILOSEC, LEVOTHYROXINE, AMBIEN, ZOLOFT. Patient recovered.

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

Metformin Side Effects Report #5702351-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 07, 2008. Female patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, multiple sclerosis  and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with REBIF. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6009100-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from NETHERLANDS on Dec 05, 2008. Female patient, 45 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: continuous haemodiafiltration, diarrhoea, fall , haemodynamic instability, lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, nausea , renal failure. Metformin dosage: 500 MG TID. During the same period patient was treated with FLUPENTIXOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6055034-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from NETHERLANDS on Jan 07, 2009. Female patient, 45 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: diarrhoea, fall , haemodynamic instability, lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, nausea , renal failure. Metformin dosage: 500 MG;TID;PO. During the same period patient was treated with FLUPENTIXOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5383969-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 09, 2007. Male patient, 42 years of age, weighting 229.3 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiovascular insufficiency, diarrhoea, gastroenteritis norwalk virus, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EXENATIDE. 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 #5422348-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 03, 2007. Male patient, 30 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea, hepatic steatosis, musculoskeletal pain, pneumoperitoneum, vomiting. Metformin dosage: 500 MG, TID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5503480-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 12, 2007. Male patient, 30 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea, hepatic steatosis, musculoskeletal pain, pneumoperitoneum, vomiting. Metformin dosage: 500 MG; 3 TIMES A DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5504238-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 12, 2007. Male patient, 30 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea, musculoskeletal pain, pneumoperitoneum, vomiting. Metformin dosage: 500 MG; 3 TIMES A DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5534233-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 13, 2007. Male patient, 30 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain , alcohol abuse, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, blood pressure increased, diabetes mellitus, diarrhoea, hepatic steatosis, pneumoperitoneum. Metformin dosage: 500MG 1TAB TID - PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5389896-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 16, 2007. Female patient, weighting 220.0 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease , hypertension, myocardial infarction and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, blood pressure inadequately controlled, diabetes mellitus inadequate control, diarrhoea, headache , malaise, myalgia. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLIPIZIDE, QUINAPRIL, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, FUROSEMIDE. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5469261-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 25, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, diarrhoea, flatulence, headache , myalgia, nausea . Metformin dosage: 500 MG ONE BID. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5639808-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 26, 2008. Male patient, weighting 214.0 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, muscle spasms. Metformin dosage: 1000MG BID PO ~2 YRS AGO. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5659651-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 10, 2008. Female patient, weighting 197.0 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5788627-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 25, 2008. Female patient, weighting 263.0 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease , hypertension, hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, blood pressure inadequately controlled, diabetes mellitus inadequate control, diarrhoea, headache , malaise, myalgia, nausea . Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLIPIZIDE, QUINAPRIL, METOPROLOL, FUROSEMIDE, SIMVASTATIN. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5931473-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on May 18, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypertension, hypotension, lactic acidosis, myocardial ischaemia, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5931485-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on May 18, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypertension, hypotension, lactic acidosis, myocardial ischaemia, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5931712-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on May 18, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypertension, hypotension, lactic acidosis, myocardial ischaemia, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5931717-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on May 18, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypertension, hypotension, lactic acidosis, myocardial ischaemia, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5931733-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on May 18, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5931736-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on May 18, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5932990-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on May 18, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, hypertension, lactic acidosis, myocardial ischaemia, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5934902-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 14, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: constipation , diarrhoea, early satiety, hyperhidrosis, nightmare, t-lymphocyte count decreased, viral load increased, weight decreased. Metformin dosage: 500MG - BID - PO. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5947711-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 10, 2008. Female patient, weighting 138.0 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, dizziness , nausea . Metformin dosage: 500MG (X4) AT BEDTIME ORALLY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #6112393-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 11, 2009. Female patient, weighting 260.0 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: defaecation urgency, diarrhoea. Metformin dosage: 500 MG 2 TABS BID PO. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5026515-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 03, 2006. Female patient, weighting 116.0 lb, was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries, insomnia and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aborted pregnancy, depression , diarrhoea, insomnia, polycystic ovaries, suicidal ideation. Metformin dosage: 500 MG 1 X DAILY ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMBIEN CR. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. 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 , 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 #5216546-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 05, 2007. Female patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6083857-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 17, 2009. Female patient, weighting 197.0 lb, was diagnosed with insulin resistance and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, economic problem, nausea , pain . Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLUMETZA. 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 . Metformin dosage: 500MG ONE AT P.M. PO. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5628909-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 05, 2008. Female patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, diarrhoea, hypertension, lethargy, nausea , renal disorder. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

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

Metformin Side Effects Report #4763543-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Aug 30, 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: diarrhoea, renal failure, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL, TRAMADOL, BENDROFLUAZIDE, ASPIRIN, SIMVASTATIN, QUININE SULPHATE, PARACETAMOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5248194-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 15, 2006. Female patient, 83 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: asthenia, blood urine present, diarrhoea, dyspnoea. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, GLIPIZIDE, LISINOPRIL, HYDRALAZINE. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5364354-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 05, 2007. Male patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, fall , haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4615874-9
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: diarrhoea, dysarthria, gastrointestinal disorder, haemodialysis, haemodynamic instability, hypotension, hypothermia , hypotonia. Metformin dosage: 850 MG, TID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, MOLSIDOMINE, DIGOXIN, FUROSEMIDE, XIPAMIDE, LISINOPRIL, GLIMEPIRIDE. Patient was hospitalized. 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 #5224918-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NORWAY on Jan 11, 2007. Female patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, hypertension and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , blood pressure decreased, dehydration, diarrhoea, haematemesis, haemodialysis, hypothermia , hypoventilation. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, GLIMEPIRIDE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5278034-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NORWAY on Mar 06, 2007. Female patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , diarrhoea, haematemesis, haemodialysis, hyperventilation, hypotension, hypothermia , lactic acidosis, malaise. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLIMEPIRIDE, LISINOPRIL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5364337-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 05, 2007. Female patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , cardiac arrest , confusional state, diarrhoea, fall , hypotension, hypothermia , lactic acidosis, lethargy. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IV CONTRAST. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5064425-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on July 18, 2006. Female patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, x-ray  and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, hypotension, lactic acidosis, malaise, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IODINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5070141-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 18, 2006. 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: diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, malaise, renal failure, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5085230-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on July 31, 2006. 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: diarrhoea, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, malaise, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5088502-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 08, 2006. 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: apache ii score, diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, malaise, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5091698-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Aug 18, 2006. 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: diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, malaise, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5145564-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 27, 2006. 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: diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, malaise, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: 2000 MG; QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with IV CONTRAST MEDIA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5148481-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 25, 2006. 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: diarrhoea, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5153032-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 26, 2006. 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: diarrhoea, lactic acidosis, malaise, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5153523-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 30, 2006. 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: diarrhoea, lactic acidosis, malaise, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5019187-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 17, 2006. 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: diarrhoea, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, malaise, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. 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 #4696891-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from on Jan 24, 2005. Female patient, 74 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: diabetes mellitus inadequate control, diarrhoea, dysphagia. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4894916-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 04, 2005. Male patient, 74 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: diarrhoea. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOPHAGE, OCUVITE, FLOMAX, XALATAN, COSOPT, ASPIRIN, TYLENOL ARTHRITIS, VITAMINS. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5363108-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 05, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , cardiac arrest , confusional state, diarrhoea, fall , haemodialysis, hypotension, hypothermia , lactic acidosis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NSAID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5364353-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 05, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , cardiac arrest , contusion, diarrhoea, fall , haemodialysis, hypotension, hypothermia , lactic acidosis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANGIOTENSIN II RECEPTOR BLOCKER. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5085229-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on July 31, 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: diarrhoea, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, lethargy, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANGIOTENSION II, RECEPTOR BLOCKER. 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 #5153521-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 30, 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: diarrhoea, lactic acidosis, lethargy, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5153646-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 30, 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: diarrhoea, lactic acidosis, lethargy, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5019179-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 17, 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: diarrhoea, lactic acidosis, lethargy, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.