Metformin and headache Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Metformin Side Effects Report #5976690-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 01, 2008. Female patient, 68 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness , headache , nausea , product quality issue. Metformin dosage: 1000MG W/DINNER MOUTH. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6000236-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 11, 2008. Female patient, 57 years of age, weighting 195.0 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache . Metformin dosage: 500 MG AT EVENING MEAL PO. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5470460-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 26, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: formication, gait disturbance, headache , memory impairment, nausea , pain , thinking abnormal. Metformin dosage: 1000MG TWICE/DAY PO. 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 #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 #5574554-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 18, 2007. Female patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries, infertility  and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alopecia, headache , weight increased. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLOMIFENE. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5577669-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Dec 18, 2007. Female patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries, infertility  and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alopecia, headache , weight increased. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLOMIPHENE CITRATE. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5582873-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 18, 2007. Female patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alopecia, headache , weight increased. Metformin dosage: 500 MG;BID;PO. During the same period patient was treated with CLOMIPHENE CITRATE. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5582985-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 18, 2007. Female patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries, infertility  and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alopecia, headache , weight increased. Metformin dosage: 500 MG, BID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CLOMIPHENE. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5583781-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Jan 03, 2008. Female patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries, infertility  and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alopecia, headache , weight increased. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLOMIPHENE CITRATE. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5584532-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 19, 2007. Female patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alopecia, headache , weight increased. Metformin dosage: 500 MG; TWICE A DAY;. During the same period patient was treated with CLOMIPHENE CITRATE. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5584795-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 19, 2007. Female patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alopecia, headache , weight increased. Metformin dosage: 500 MG; TWICE A DAY. During the same period patient was treated with CLOMIPHENE CITRATE. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5585048-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from SWITZERLAND on Jan 04, 2008. Female patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries, infertility  and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alopecia, headache , weight increased. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLOMIPHENE CITRATE. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #4894945-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 26, 2005. Female patient, 35 years of age, weighting 119.0 lb, was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache . Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOXYL, SPIRONOLACTONE. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5576895-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 18, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries, infertility  and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alopecia, headache , weight increased. Metformin dosage: 500 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with CLOMIPHENE CITRATE. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5013712-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 11, 2006. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with insulin resistance and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cataract , condition aggravated, disease progression, eye pain, headache , sinusitis , treatment noncompliance, vision blurred. Metformin dosage: 250 MG; QD; PO;. During the same period patient was treated with THYROID, HYDOCHLOROTHIAZIDE, AMILORIDE, BENADRYL. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5027323-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 01, 2006. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with insulin resistance and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cataract , condition aggravated, constipation , disease progression, eye pain, headache , sinusitis , vision blurred. Metformin dosage: 250 MG;QD;PO. During the same period patient was treated with THYROID, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, AMILORIDE, BENADRYL. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4894951-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 02, 2005. Female patient, 40 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with insulin resistance and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, dizziness , headache , nausea . Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #4544621-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from on Jan 03, 2005. Female patient, 37 years of age, weighting 271.2 lb, was diagnosed with insulin resistance, neuropathy, pain  and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, blood pressure increased, fatigue, feeling abnormal, headache , metabolic acidosis, palpitations, paraesthesia. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TOPAMAX, PAXIL, LORCET, FLEXERIL, VICODIN. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4944759-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 06, 2006. Female patient, 49 years of age, weighting 169.8 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache . Metformin dosage: 500 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, SIMVASTATIN, ESTRADERM TTS. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5095502-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 31, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache , nausea . Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VERAPRIMIL, CLONIDINE. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5100499-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 07, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache , nausea . Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VERAPAMIL, CLONIDINE. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4636199-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from on Apr 13, 2005. Female patient, 77 years of age, weighting 226.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, headache . Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #4561319-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Dec 30, 2004. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, cystitis and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, blood creatinine increased, cerebellar ataxia, headache , hyperkalaemia, hypoglycaemia, infection , muscular weakness. Metformin dosage: 2550 MG (850 MG, 3 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with BACTRIM, GLIBENCLAMIDE, COZAAR, NICARDIPINE, SERETIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

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

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

Metformin Side Effects Report #4984174-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 25, 2006. Female patient, 53 years of age, weighting 299.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, headache . Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6121193-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 12, 2009. 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: blood glucose increased, headache , nausea . Metformin dosage: 500MG TWICE A DAY PO. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #4811945-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 27, 2005. Male patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache . Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5636941-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 16, 2007. Male patient, 44 years of age, weighting 255.7 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, dizziness , eye pain, headache , hyperacusis, hyperaesthesia, migraine , muscle tightness, nausea . Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLIPIZIDE. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4895011-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 25, 2005. Female patient, 31 years of age, weighting 269.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, suicidal ideation and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fungal skin infection, headache . Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERDAL, PROZAC. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5075594-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on July 28, 2006. Female patient, 19 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, depression , diarrhoea, disturbance in attention, dizziness , dry mouth, headache , hyperventilation, myalgia. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5622598-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 11, 2008. Female patient, weighting 228.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache . Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5648455-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 03, 2008. Female patient, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diabetes mellitus inadequate control, headache . Metformin dosage: 500 MG 2 X DAY. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6120388-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 16, 2009. Female patient, weighting 195.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness , headache , nausea , vision blurred. Metformin dosage: 500MG TID PO 2-1-09 -} 2-10-09 THEN OFF FOR A WEEK. RESTART FOR A WEEK THEN STOPPED. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4888266-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 19, 2006. Female patient, weighting 273.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, headache , nausea , tremor. Metformin dosage: 500 MG TWO BID PO. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5960115-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 18, 2008. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 289.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood glucose increased and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, fear, headache , heart rate increased, myocardial infarction, rash , scar . Metformin dosage: 500MG TWIC A DAY PO. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6024892-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 30, 2008. Female patient, 44 years of age, weighting 230.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood glucose abnormal, type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, chest pain , chills, dizziness , dyspnoea, feeling abnormal, headache , hyperhidrosis, hypersomnia. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Metformin Side Effects Report #5779759-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 05, 2008. Female patient, 70 years of age, weighting 113.3 lb, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, bacterial infection , bronchiectasis, gastritis, gastrointestinal disorder, giardiasis, headache , lower respiratory tract infection, pyrexia. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LASOFOXIFENE, GLIBENCLAMIDE, ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4895027-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 11, 2005. Male patient, 69 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache . Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5639945-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 25, 2008. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 186.0 lb, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache , stomach discomfort. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4952750-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from NETHERLANDS on Mar 15, 2006. Female patient, 56 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, blood glucose increased, dyspepsia, flushing, gastrointestinal disorder, headache , nausea . Metformin dosage: 400 MG, TID. During the same period patient was treated with FEMARA. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4631477-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 23, 2005. Female patient, 39 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactic shock, dizziness , erythema, headache , hypersensitivity, oedema mouth, oedema peripheral, pruritus, skin ulcer. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MEFENAMIC ACID. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5096677-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from GERMANY on Aug 24, 2006. Male patient was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache , pyrexia, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5593549-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from CHINA on Jan 14, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with extrapyramidal disorder, insomnia and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, dry mouth, extrapyramidal disorder, headache , insomnia, nausea , psychotic disorder , somnolence. Metformin dosage: FIRST 4 DAYS-250MG.. During the same period patient was treated with CLOZAPINE, OLANZAPINE, RISPERIDONE, SULPIRIDE, TRIHEXYPHENIDYL, LORAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.