Metformin and metabolic acidosis Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Metformin Side Effects Report #5779586-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on June 02, 2008. Female patient, 28 years of age, was diagnosed with weight control

and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anion gap increased, intentional overdose, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, suicide attempt. Metformin dosage: 500 MG, ORAL; 39.50 G, OVERDOSE (APPROX., 80 TABLETS). Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5939894-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on Oct 31, 2008. Female patient, 28 years of age, was diagnosed with weight control

and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoglycaemia, intentional overdose, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, normal newborn, pregnancy

, suicide attempt. Metformin dosage: 1 DF = APPROXIMATELY 80 TABLETS 500 MG (TOTAL DOSE OF 39.5G). During the same period patient was treated with BICARBONATE, CHARCOAL ACTIVATED. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5957630-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on Nov 13, 2008. Female patient, 28 years of age, was diagnosed with weight control

, acidosis, fluid replacement, hypoglycaemia and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, disorientation, hypoglycaemia, intentional overdose, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, normal newborn, pregnancy

. Metformin dosage: APPROXIMATELY 80 TABLETS 500 MG (TOTAL DOSE OF 39.5G). During the same period patient was treated with BICARBONATE, CHARCOAL ACTIVATED, CHLORIDE, GLUCOSE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5985289-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on Nov 21, 2008. Female patient, 28 years of age, was diagnosed with weight control

and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, anion gap increased, disorientation, glasgow coma scale abnormal, hypoglycaemia, incorrect dose administered, metabolic acidosis, oedema peripheral. Metformin dosage: (39.5 G 1X ORAL), (500 MG BID ORAL). Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6071282-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on Jan 25, 2009. Female patient, 28 years of age, was diagnosed with weight control

and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, disorientation, intentional overdose, metabolic acidosis, suicide attempt. Metformin dosage: 500MG TWICE DAILY, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5782233-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on June 06, 2008. Male patient, 75 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 creatinine increased, hypotension, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: 500 MG. During the same period patient was treated with COZAAR, SERTRALINE, SIMVASTATIN, ACETAMINOPHEN, KININ, GLIBENESE, FURIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5507246-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 05, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 165.8 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastrointestinal ischaemia, hypoperfusion, metabolic acidosis, renal impairment. Metformin dosage: 500MG PO QDAY. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, LANTUS, ALTACE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

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 #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 #5545365-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Dec 05, 2007. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, arthritis

and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, renal injury. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, IBUPROFEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5569846-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 02, 2007. Female patient, 64 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: metabolic acidosis, renal injury. Metformin dosage: 500 MG;TWICE A DAY;. During the same period patient was treated with IBUPROFEN, LISINOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6137856-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from INDIA on Mar 13, 2009. Male patient, 47 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood glucose increased, cardiac arrest

, contrast media reaction, hypotension, intracranial aneurysm, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, nephropathy toxic, post procedural complication. Metformin dosage: (500 MG BID). During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5558042-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 27, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, renal failure. Metformin dosage: 500 MG, BID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6122575-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 16, 2009. Female patient, 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: cardiac arrest

, dialysis

, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, myocardial infarction, sepsis

, therapeutic agent toxicity, unresponsive to stimuli, ventricular fibrillation. Metformin dosage: 500MG ONCE DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with CYMBALTA, BENICAR, TRICOR, FLUCONAZOLE, CRESTOR, PREMARIN, AMITRIPTYLINE. Patient died on 03/12/2009.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6124989-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Mar 16, 2009. Female patient, 20 years of age, weighting 169.8 lb, was diagnosed with obesity

, glucose tolerance impaired and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: coagulation factor decreased, coagulation time shortened, intentional overdose, metabolic acidosis, suicide attempt. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. 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 #6004545-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 12, 2008. Female patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, hypoglycaemia, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, nausea

, pallor. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COCAINE, ETHANOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6005410-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 10, 2008. Female patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, hypoglycaemia, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, nausea

, pallor. Metformin dosage: 500 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with COCAINE, ETHANOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6016980-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 16, 2008. Female patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, hypoglycaemia, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, nausea

, pallor, stillbirth. Metformin dosage: 500 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with COCAINE, ETHANOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6022180-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 11, 2008. Female patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anion gap increased, hypoglycaemia, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, pallor, stillbirth. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COCAINE, ETHANOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6023684-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 11, 2008. Female patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoglycaemia, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, pallor, stillbirth. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COCAINE, ETHANOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6024126-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 11, 2008. Female patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood ethanol increased, hypoglycaemia, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, pallor, stillbirth. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COCAINE, ETHANOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4601151-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Mar 07, 2005. Female patient, 87 years of age, weighting 88.00 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: influenza like illness, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: 850 MG BID ORAL. Patient died on 12/10/2004.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4874912-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 28, 2005. Male patient, 80 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: asthenia, cough, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, pneumonia

, pyrexia, tachypnoea. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE, SERTRALINE, GLIPIZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4911923-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 13, 2006. Male patient, 78 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: bradycardia, creatinine renal clearance decreased, hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, respiratory failure. Metformin dosage: 500 MG PO QD. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, LISINOPRIL, VERAPAMIL, PRILOSEC, ISORDIL, AMBIEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5246737-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Feb 19, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, atrial fibrillation

, nephropathy. Metformin dosage: 500 MG, TID. During the same period patient was treated with RADIOACTIVE IODINE SOLUTIO, DIGOXIN, METOPROLOL, WARFARIN, FUROSEMIDE, SPIRONOLACTONE, ALLOPURINOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5082711-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Aug 08, 2006. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, atrial fibrillation

, oedema peripheral and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: azotaemia, hyperkalaemia, international normalised ratio abnormal, metabolic acidosis, renal impairment. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIGOXIN, METOPROLOL, WARFARIN, FUROSEMIDE, SPIRONOLACTONE, ALLOPURINOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4874915-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 28, 2005. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, hypotension, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, renal failure. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE, VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE, FUROSEMIDE, PREDNISONE, TOLBUTAMIDE, ALBUTEROL, IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, TERFENADINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5145562-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 27, 2006. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest

, electromechanical dissociation, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: 850 MG; TID; PO. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, BEZAFIBRATE, DOMPERIDONE, GLICLAZIDE, INDAPAMIDE, NITROFURANTOIN, PIOGLITAZONE, RAMIPRIL. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5148477-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 25, 2006. Female patient, 71 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest

, electromechanical dissociation, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: 850 MG TID PO. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, BEZAFIBRATE, DOMPERIDONE, GLICLAZIDE, INDAPAMIDE, NITROFURANTOIN, PIOGLITAZONE, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5153035-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 26, 2006. Female patient, 71 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest

, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: 850 MG, TID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, BEZAFIBRATE, DOMPERIDONE, GLICLAZIDE, INDAPAMIDE, NITROFURANTOIN, PIOGLITAZONE, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5055129-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 03, 2006. Female patient, 69 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, diabetic nephropathy and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haemodialysis, metabolic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, ACARBOSE, CALCICHEW, FERROUS SULPHATE, FOLIC ACID, GLICLAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5062496-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 05, 2006. Female patient, 69 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, diabetic neuropathy and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: metabolic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PERINDOPRIL, ACARBOSE, CALCICHEW, FERROUS SULPHATE, FOLIC ACID, GLICLAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5108650-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Sept 01, 2006. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: circulatory collapse, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, nausea

, shock, syncope. Metformin dosage: 850 MG; TID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4571886-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Jan 28, 2005. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, myocardial infarction, hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain

, dyspnoea, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, renal failure acute, sepsis

. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, GLICLAZIDE, ATORVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4578638-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 31, 2005. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain

, dyspnoea, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, renal failure acute, sepsis

. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN BP, GLICLAZIDE RPB, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4582186-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Feb 02, 2005. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, chest pain

, dyspnoea, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, sepsis

. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, GLICLAZIDE, ATORVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4787090-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 31, 2005. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain

, dyspnoea, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, renal failure acute, sepsis

. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, GLICLAZIDE, ATORVASTATIN. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4921359-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 22, 2006. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 224.9 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, pain

and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain

, anuria, dialysis

, glomerular filtration rate decreased, hepatic ischaemia, lactic acidosis, liver function test abnormal, metabolic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: 500 MG PO BID CHRONIC. During the same period patient was treated with CELECOXIB, ATENOLOL, CELEBREX, LOVASTATIN, CARTIA XT, COUMADIN, AMARYL, CALCIUM GLUCONATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4880365-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Jan 03, 2006. Male patient, 60 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: apnoea, intentional overdose, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, suicide attempt, ventricular fibrillation. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IBUPROFEN, GLIBENCLAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4625039-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Mar 22, 2005. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, pain

, localised infection and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amputation, body temperature decreased, dysarthria, metabolic acidosis, postoperative infection, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INDOMETHACIN, FLUCLOXACILLIN, BENZYLPENICILLIN, GLICLAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4715587-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 24, 2005. Male patient, 59 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: body temperature decreased, dysarthria, feeling cold, metabolic acidosis, postoperative infection, renal failure acute, toe amputation. Metformin dosage: 850MG BD, 500MG ON, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with INDOMETHACIN, FLUCLOXACILLIN, BANZYLPENICILLIN, GLICLAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5055492-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 17, 2006. Male patient, 51 years of age, weighting 215.4 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood potassium increased, bradycardia, glomerular filtration rate decreased, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, multi-organ failure, respiratory arrest. Metformin dosage: 850 MG PO TID. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, NIFEREX, NORVASC, GLIPIZIDE, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, LASIX, GLUCOPHAGE, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5065952-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 28, 2006. Male patient, 51 years of age, weighting 215.4 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood potassium increased, bradycardia, glomerular filtration rate decreased, haemodialysis, heart rate increased, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, multi-organ failure, respiratory arrest. Metformin dosage: 850 MG PO TID. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, NIFEREX, NORVASC, GLIPIZIDE, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, LASIX, GLUCOPHAGE, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4884490-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 04, 2006. Female patient, 34 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: diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperglycaemia, hypovolaemia, malaise, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIAZEPAM, OLANZAPINE, ARIPIPRAZOLE, ROSIGLITAZONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4893250-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 11, 2006. Female patient, 34 years of age, weighting 175.9 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diabetic ketoacidosis, hypovolaemia, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: 1000 MG; BID; PO. During the same period patient was treated with DIAZEPAM, OLANZAPINE, ARIPIPRAZOLE, ROSIGLITAZONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5147796-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 30, 2006. Female patient, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest

, electromechanical dissociation, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: 850 MG, TID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, BEZAFIBRATE, DOMPERIDONE, GLICLAZIDE, INDAPAMIDE, NITROFURANTOIN, PIOGLITAZONE, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4840460-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 29, 2005. Male patient, weighting 133.4 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anion gap increased, diabetic ketoacidosis, hypoglycaemia, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: 500 MG 3 TIMES DAILY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5409400-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 08, 2007. Female patient, 87 years of age, weighting 249.1 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal hernia, abdominal pain

, conjunctivitis, constipation

, gastrointestinal sounds abnormal, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, nausea

, pallor. Metformin dosage: 1000MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with DEPAKOTE ER, VITAMIN B, AVANDIA, LISINOPRIL, AGGRENOX, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, FERROUS GLUCONATE, LIPITOR. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

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

, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: 850 MG TID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4649222-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Apr 19, 2005. Female patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, cholelithiasis and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gallbladder abscess, gallbladder perforation, metabolic acidosis, renal failure acute, respiratory failure, sepsis

. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DICLOFENAC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5937083-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Oct 28, 2008. Male patient, 76 years of age, weighting 123.5 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acne

, cardio-respiratory arrest, coma, diarrhoea, dyspnoea exertional, metabolic acidosis, pyrexia, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, VITAMIN B CAP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/22/2006.

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 #4616193-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 10, 2005. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute abdomen, anuria, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, refusal of treatment by patient, renal failure, shock. Metformin dosage: 850 MG, TID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5623890-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Jan 28, 2008. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood glucose increased, dehydration, depressed level of consciousness, disorientation, hyperlactacidaemia, hypokalaemia, metabolic acidosis, pancreatitis acute. Metformin dosage: 750 MG, Q8H,. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

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

Metformin Side Effects Report #5683412-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from SWEDEN on Apr 19, 2007. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, dialysis

, diarrhoea, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, renal impairment. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE, SALURES, FUROSEMIDE, SIMVASTATIN, FOLACIN, DAONIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4876428-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 29, 2005. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood glucose increased, blood lactic acid increased, dyspnoea, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, hypotension, infection

, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, renal failure. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE, VERAPAMIL, FUROSEMIDE, PREDNISONE, TOLBUTAMIDE, SALBUTAMOL, WARFARIN, IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5088501-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on Aug 08, 2006. Female patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, haemodialysis, life support, metabolic acidosis, renal failure acute, renal failure chronic. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACARBOSE, CALCHICHEW, FERROUS SULPHATE, FOLIC ACID, GLICLAZIDE, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5932211-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on July 05, 2006. Female patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, haemodialysis, metabolic acidosis, renal failure chronic. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACARBOSE, CALCHICHEW, FERROUS SULPHATE, FOLIC ACID, GLICLAZIDE, PERINDOPRIL. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5582707-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Dec 24, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest

, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5595903-9
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Jan 10, 2008. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest

, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: STRENGTH-850MG. During the same period patient was treated with NITROGLYCERIN, DILTIAZEM, ASPIRIN, RAMIPRIL, GLYBURIDE, CLOPIDOGREL BISULPHATE, TORSEMIDE, TRIMETAZIDINE. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5633800-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on Feb 04, 2008. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest

, haemodialysis, metabolic acidosis, renal failure, treatment failure, ventricular asystole. Metformin dosage: 850 MG EVERY 12 HOURS. During the same period patient was treated with TORSEMIDE, GLYBURIDE, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, DILTIAZEM, RAMIPRIL, CLOPIDOGREL, NITROGLYCERIN, TRIMETAZIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5695934-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on Mar 27, 2008. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest

, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: STRENGTH-850MG, FORM = TABS. During the same period patient was treated with NITROGLYCERIN, DILTIAZEM, ASPIRIN, RAMIPRIL, GLYBURIDE, CLOPIDOGREL BISULPHATE, TORSEMIDE, TRIMETAZIDINE. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5853840-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Aug 18, 2008. Female patient, 62 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyspepsia, anxiety

and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoglycaemia, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE, LANSOPRAZOLE, LANTUS, TRIMIPRAMINE MALEATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5872390-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 19, 2008. Female patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoglycaemia, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE, LANSOPRAZOLE, LANTUS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5304658-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from ITALY on Apr 03, 2007. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: metabolic acidosis, overdose, pancreatitis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5341641-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from ITALY on May 18, 2007. 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: metabolic acidosis, oliguria, pancreatitis acute, renal failure. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5092042-0
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from ITALY on Aug 11, 2006. 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: abdominal pain upper, blood creatinine increased, metabolic acidosis, oliguria, overdose, pancreatitis acute, renal failure acute, vomiting. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6039369-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on Jan 05, 2009. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood glucose increased, blood sodium increased, body temperature decreased, diarrhoea, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, mucosal dryness, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBENCLAMIDE, DICLOFENAC, NAPROXEN , ROFECOXIB , CAPTOPRIL , LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5036542-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from ITALY on June 09, 2006. 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: metabolic acidosis, overdose, pancreatitis acute, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5042489-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ITALY on June 09, 2006. 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: metabolic acidosis, oliguria, overdose, pancreatitis acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5582705-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Dec 24, 2007. Female patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest

, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5593425-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Jan 10, 2008. Female patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest

, metabolic acidosis, pneumonia aspiration. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE, ALLOPURINOL, ENOXAPARIN, POTASSIUM CLORAZEPATE, MIRTAZAPINE, DIGOXIN, TORASEMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5639170-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Feb 12, 2008. Female patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anuria, apallic syndrome, cardiac arrest

, glasgow coma scale abnormal, haemodialysis, hyperkalaemia, metabolic acidosis, mydriasis, pneumonia aspiration. Metformin dosage: 850 MG EVERY 12 HOURS;. During the same period patient was treated with NPH INSULIN, ENOXAPARIN, TORSEMIDE, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, CLORAZEPATE DIPOTASSIUM, ALLOPURINOL, MIRTAZAPINE, DIGOXIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6050189-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 21, 2009. Male patient, 53 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

, blood glucose increased, blood pressure increased, depression

, heart rate increased, hypophagia, metabolic acidosis, nausea

. Metformin dosage: 1000 MG BID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4967575-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 07, 2006. Female patient, 53 years of age, weighting 264.6 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anoxic encephalopathy, cardiac arrest

, dialysis

, metabolic acidosis, renal failure. Metformin dosage: 850MG TID PO. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5328184-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 14, 2007. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain

, apnoea, cardiac arrest

, compartment syndrome, dialysis

, diarrhoea, leg amputation, metabolic acidosis, overdose. Metformin dosage: (56 MG). During the same period patient was treated with ETHANOL, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5683415-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 14, 2008. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain

, apnoea, cardiac arrest

, compartment syndrome, dialysis

, diarrhoea, leg amputation, metabolic acidosis, overdose. Metformin dosage: 56 MG. During the same period patient was treated with ETHANOL, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4579638-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Nov 29, 2004. Male patient, 25 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diabetes mellitus, intentional misuse, metabolic acidosis, somnolence, suicide attempt. Metformin dosage: 1000 MG BID REGULAR DOSE, ATTEMPTED SUICIDE BY TAKING 4 DAY'S WORTH AT ONCE. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, ACAMPROSATE, ZOPICLONE, SULPIRID, VENLAFAXINE, LAMOTRIGINE, CLOZARIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5484139-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 09, 2007. Female patient, weighting 246.9 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: jaundice

, metabolic acidosis, sepsis

. Metformin dosage: 1000 MG Q AM PO 500 MG Q PM PO. Patient died on 04/08/2007.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4706904-4
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 28, 2005. Male patient, 86 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lower respiratory tract infection, metabolic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: 500MG ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, ASPIRIN, SIMVASTATIN, ATROVENT, SALBUTAMOL. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4708035-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on June 27, 2005. Male patient, 86 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lower respiratory tract infection, metabolic acidosis, renal failure acute. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, ASPIRIN, SIMVASTATIN, ATROVENT, SALBUTAMOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4715582-X
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 30, 2005. Male patient, 86 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute prerenal failure, agitation, circulatory collapse, confusional state, dialysis

, lactic acidosis, lower respiratory tract infection, metabolic acidosis, protein urine present. Metformin dosage: 500MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, ASPIRIN, SIMVASTATIN, ATROVENT, ALBUTEROL SULPHATE HFA. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4876431-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 29, 2005. Female patient, 85 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety

and was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest

, cardiac failure congestive, dehydration, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, myocardial infarction, peritoneal dialysis, refusal of treatment by patient. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE, DIGOXIN, FUROSEMIDE, HYDROXYZINE, WARFARIN, AMLODIPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4575972-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Jan 31, 2005. Female patient, 81 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chronic obstructive airways disease exacerbated, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FRUSEMIDE, GLICLAZIDE, RAMIPRIL, THEOPHYLLINE, BECLOMETHASONE NASAL SPRAY, COMBIVENT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4585812-6
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Feb 02, 2005. Female patient, 81 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chronic obstructive airways disease exacerbated, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: 850MG BD ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with FRUSEMIDE, GLICLAZIDE, RAMIPRIL, THEOPHYLLINE, BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE, COMBIVENT QDS. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #4787092-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 02, 2005. Female patient, 81 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypoxia, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis. Metformin dosage: 850 MG BD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with FRUSEMIDE, GLICLAZIDE, RAMIPRIL, THEOPHYLLINE, BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE, COMBIVENT. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5650370-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Feb 25, 2008. Female patient, 79 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ischaemia, metabolic acidosis, multi-organ failure. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMITRIPTYLINE, AMLODIPINE, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, FUROSEMIDE, LANSOPRAZOLE, NOVOLOG, SIMVASTATIN, QUININE. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5660481-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 25, 2008. Female patient, 79 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: metabolic acidosis, multi-organ failure, peripheral ischaemia. Metformin dosage: 500 MG, BID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMITRIPTYLINE, AMLODIPINE, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, FUROSEMIDE, LANSOPRAZOLE, NOVOMIX, QUININE, SIMVASTATIN. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5692861-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 15, 2008. Female patient, 79 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: metabolic acidosis, multi-organ failure, peripheral ischaemia. Metformin dosage: 500 MG -2X DAILY;PO. During the same period patient was treated with AMITRIPTYLINE, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, FUROSEMIDE, LANSOPRAZOLE, NOVOLOG, QUININE, SIMVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 02/12/2008.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5701833-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 25, 2008. Female patient, 79 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: metabolic acidosis, multi-organ failure, peripheral ischaemia. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, LANSOPRAZOLE, SIMVASTATIN, QUININE, AMITRIPTYLINE, FUROSEMIDE, NOVOLOG, ENALAPRIL MALEATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5080616-2
Metformin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 14, 2006. Female patient, 78 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, decreased appetite, dyspnoea, hyperkalaemia, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, weight decreased. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5535238-3
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 03, 2007. Female patient, 78 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, renal injury. Metformin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5537081-8
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 05, 2007. Female patient, 78 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, renal injury. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE, FUROSEMIDE, ROFECOXIB, LEVOTHYROXINE, PREDNISONE, AZATHIOPRINE, PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5545359-7
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Dec 03, 2007. Female patient, 78 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, renal injury. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE, FUROSEMIDE, ROFECOXIB, LEVOTHYROXINE, PREDNISONE, AZATHIOPRINE, PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #5564368-5
Metformin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Dec 06, 2007. Female patient, 78 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, renal injury. Metformin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE, FUROSEMIDE, ROFECOXIB, LEVOTHYROXINE, PREDNISONE, AZATHIOPRINE, PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Metformin Side Effects Report #6039368-1
Metformin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from SPAIN on Jan 05, 2009. Male patient, 77 years of age, was treated with Metformin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood glucose increased, body temperature decreased, cyanosis central, diarrhoea, haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, metabolic acidosis, metastases to bone. Metformin dosage: (850 MG LX/8 HOURS). During the same period patient was treated with GLYCAZIDE, NEBIVOLOL, TAMSULOSIN , METAMIZOL, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

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