Metformin and loss of consciousness 
Metformin and loss of consciousness Patient Reports February 10, 2012
Metformin Side Effects Report #5788980-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 25, 2008. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, oedema and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute prerenal failure, blood glucose decreased, lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, mental status changes, metabolic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: ORAL;1000.0 MILLIGRAM. During the same period patient was treated with FUROSEMIDE, GEMFIBROZIL, OMEPRAZOLE, FELODIPINE, SIMVASTATIN, LISINOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5527613-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 03, 2007. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haemodialysis, hypotension, hypothermia
, lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5752057-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on May 22, 2008. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: coma, hypotension, hypothermia
, lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #6016285-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 08, 2008. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypotension, hypothermia
, lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: (850 MG BID OR 1 G BID). Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #6101046-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 24, 2009. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: coma, hypotension, hypothermia
, lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: 850MG OR 1G. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #6122285-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 11, 2009. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haemodialysis, hypotension, hypothermia
, lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, malaise, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. 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 #5683845-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from PHILIPPINES on Aug 20, 2007. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, hypoglycaemia, loss of consciousness, oral intake reduced. Metformin dosage: 2550 MG ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMARYL, SIMVASTATIN, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5828693-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from AUSTRALIA on July 14, 2008. Female patient, 27 years of age, was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal tenderness, contusion, loss of consciousness, nystagmus, ocular hyperaemia, syncope, treatment noncompliance, weight decreased. Metformin dosage: 500 MG; TABLET;ORAL; DAILY; 500 MG;TWICE A DAY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE, LAMITRIN. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5485366-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Oct 04, 2007. Female patient, 51 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: hypoglycaemia, loss of consciousness, syncope. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMARYL, LANTUS, ENALAPRIL MALEATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5492951-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from INDIA on Oct 12, 2007. Female patient, 51 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: hypoglycaemia, loss of consciousness, syncope. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMARYL, LANTUS, ENALAPRIL MALEATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5505031-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from INDIA on Oct 23, 2007. Female patient, 51 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: hypoglycaemia, loss of consciousness, syncope. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMARYL, LANTUS, ENALAPRIL MALEATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5514120-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from INDIA on Nov 02, 2007. Female patient, 51 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: hypoglycaemia, loss of consciousness, syncope. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMARYL, LANTUS, ENALAPRIL MALEATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #4815687-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 11, 2002. Female patient, weighting 141.1 lb, was diagnosed with ill-defined disorder, cardiac failure congestive and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, angina pectoris, cardiac failure, chest pain
, colonic polyp , fall , loss of consciousness, pneumonia . Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PERINDOPRIL, ACETAMINOPHEN, FLUOXETINE, FUROSEMIDE, AMIODARONE, OMEPRAZOLE, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/01/2003.Metformin Side Effects Report #5089103-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from DENMARK on Aug 08, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, renal failure. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, ALLOPURINOL, ASPIRIN, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE, SILDENAFIL CITRATE. Patient died on 04/17/2006.
Metformin Side Effects Report #4886011-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from DENMARK on Jan 02, 2006. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, blood amylase increased, cardiac arrest
, cerebral haemorrhage, disseminated intravascular coagulation, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, pallor. Metformin dosage: 500 MG TID. During the same period patient was treated with GLIBENCLAMIDE, LISINOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.Metformin Side Effects Report #5368374-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 05, 2007. Female patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest
, fall , haemodialysis, hypotension, hypothermia , lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NSAID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5079461-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 02, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypotension, hypothermia
, lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5085999-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 01, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haemodialysis, hypotension, hypothermia
, lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5088503-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 07, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: apache ii score, haemodialysis, hypotension, hypothermia
, lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5153522-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 30, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypothermia
, lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5154576-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 30, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypothermia
, lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5224903-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from NORWAY on Jan 11, 2007. Female patient, 49 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: circulatory collapse, haemodialysis, hyperventilation, hypoglycaemia, hypothermia
, incorrect dose administered, lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, GLYBURIDE, BICARBONATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5224940-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NORWAY on Jan 11, 2007. Female patient, 49 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: accidental overdose, circulatory collapse, gastroenteritis
, hyperventilation, hypoglycaemia, hypothermia , lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, renal failure. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, GLYBURIDE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #4705487-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Dec 15, 2004. Male patient, 13 years of age, weighting 158.7 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood glucose increased, convulsion, hypoglycaemia, loss of consciousness, prader-willi syndrome
, social avoidant behaviour, tremor. Metformin dosage: 500 MG BID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5015415-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 30, 2006. Male patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dialysis
, lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, mental status changes, nodal arrhythmia. Metformin dosage: 1000 MG BID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5319948-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Apr 20, 2007. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, SIMVASTATIN, LEVOTHYROXINE, TIMOLOL MALEATE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, OXAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5195579-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Dec 20, 2006. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, cholelithiasis and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, cholelithiasis, gallbladder abscess, gallbladder perforation, hyperventilation, loss of consciousness, metabolic acidosis, peritonitis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DICLOFENAC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5322052-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWEDEN on Apr 19, 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: abdominal pain
, hypertension, hypoglycaemia, lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CONTRAST MEDIA, GLYBURIDE. Patient died.Metformin Side Effects Report #4641277-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Apr 20, 2005. Male patient, 69 years of age, weighting 127.6 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood glucose decreased, loss of consciousness, mental status changes, pneumonia
, tachycardia. Metformin dosage: 500 MG BID PO PRIOR TO ADM. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE, PHOSLO, FELODIPINE, METOPROLOL TARTRATE, PREVACID, PREDNISONE, FLUCONAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5241420-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 12, 2007. Male patient, 61 years of age, weighting 240.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aphasia
, blood glucose decreased, cerebrovascular accident, eye rolling, hyperhidrosis, loss of consciousness, skin discolouration, urinary incontinence . Metformin dosage: 1000MG TWICE PER DAY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5037504-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on June 12, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haemodialysis, hypotension, hypothermia
, lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5037605-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 12, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haemodialysis, hypotension, hypothermia
, lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. 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
and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, blood glucose decreased, dehydration, diarrhoea, 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
and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, blood glucose decreased, dehydration, diarrhoea, 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 #5256152-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 02, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, metabolic alkalosis, renal failure acute, unresponsive to stimuli, urosepsis. Metformin dosage: 1500MG QAM PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5341462-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on May 14, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with blood glucose increased and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haemodialysis, hypercalcaemia, hypoperfusion, lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, oxygen saturation decreased, renal impairment, shock. Metformin dosage: 850 MG, Q8H. During the same period patient was treated with CLOPIDOGREL, SIMVASTATIN, ENOXAPARIN, ENALAPRIL, CLOMETHIAZOLE, HALOPERIDOL, INSULIN. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #4792064-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 19, 2005. Male patient, 77 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, bradycardia, completed suicide, haemodialysis, hypotension, loss of consciousness, somnolence. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN W. Patient died.
Metformin Side Effects Report #4835226-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 30, 2005. Male patient, 77 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, blood lactic acid increased, bradycardia, completed suicide, hypotension, loss of consciousness, osmolar gap abnormal, somnolence. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROPOXYPHENE HYDROCHLORIDE W. Patient died on 01/01/2004.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5730490-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from INDIA on Apr 30, 2008. Female patient, 51 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoglycaemia, loss of consciousness, syncope. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMARYL, LANTUS, ENALAPRIL MALEATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5354165-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 30, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 187.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, urticaria and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood glucose increased, chest pain
, dizziness , hypoaesthesia, increased appetite, limb discomfort, loss of consciousness, nausea , pallor. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYZINE HYDROCHLORIDE, MERIDIA, BYETTA, AMARYL, PREDNISONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5776585-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from NETHERLANDS on June 04, 2008. Female patient, 45 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, continuous haemodiafiltration, diarrhoea, haemodynamic instability, lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, nausea
, renal failure acute, respiratory distress. Metformin dosage: 500 MG, TID. During the same period patient was treated with FLUPENTIXOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #6130230-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Mar 19, 2009. Male patient, 39 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: erythema, hypertension, loss of consciousness. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #6132765-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from ITALY on Mar 20, 2009. Male patient, 39 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: erythema, hypertension, loss of consciousness. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUOXETINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5332539-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 16, 2007. Female patient, 28 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: loss of consciousness. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.