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janey manila | 12:54pm on Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 |
my mom was taking metformin for about 2-3 months now and was complaining about loosing her appetite/ she was saying that she dont like to eat becos she cannot taste it at all.. she'll have to intake something just not to feel weak and avoid dropping ... read more » | |
KATHLEEN TAYLOR Virginia | 6:54am on Friday, June 5th, 2009 |
I am currently taking Metformin Hydrochloride and have been have having stomache issues. I take 4 tablets a day but I don't think I am digesting them. When I have a bowel movement I see these tablets in there. I was told that it was almonds that I ha... read more » | |
Linda , Iowa | 5:23pm on Thursday, May 21st, 2009 |
If I try to take the amount my doctor wants me to take, I get panic attacks. So have dropped myself back some with the hopes I can still take the drug but less of it. | |
Tiana Michigan | 1:13pm on Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 |
I am currently takin metformin, i started having muscle weakness in my arm something i didnt notice before i started taking metformin any suggestions on anything that I may take that will help lower blood sugar levels. Also I was told chromium will a... read more » | |
sunil wijesinghe Washington DC | 1:37pm on Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 |
My Dr. recently prescribed metformin to control higher glucose level in my blood. I had suffered form gout before and same symptoms (joint pains, muscle pains, hip pains etc.)appeared one week after taking metformin. I stop taking the metformin and ... read more » | |
bi khodanpur Location unknown | 4:59pm on Sunday, August 24th, 2008 |
I am using metformin 500 mg 3 times a day. Now I am not finding the desire for food and food does not taste good. | |
Metformin Poll Results
Have you experienced Metformin side effects?| Yes, Severe |  32% |
| Yes, Mild | 47% |
| Yes, Minor | 14% |
| No | 6% |
Metformin Side Effects reported on Patientsville.com
Metformin Side Effects Report #SELF367 -2008-10-19
METFORMIN problem was reported on 2008-10-19
Patient reported the following METFORMIN side effects:glycosuriaRead more
Metformin Side Effects Report #SELF961 -2008-12-03
METFORMIN problem was reported on 2008-12-03
Patient reported the following METFORMIN side effects:"Very cold feet and hands, with tummy upset."Read more
Metformin Side Effects Report #SELF1390 -2008-12-14
METFORMIN problem was reported on 2008-12-14
Patient reported the following METFORMIN side effects:"diarrhoea, nausea, dry skin"Read more
Metformin Side Effects Report #SELF2639 -2009-02-13
METFORMIN problem was reported on 2009-02-13
Patient reported the following METFORMIN side effects:"I have suffered from gout occasionally for over 10 years. During an attack in early 2009, I attended my doctor; it was my second in six months so he arranged for blood tests; prescribed indomethacin and NSAID. Gout began to subside. Blood tests & subsequent blood glucose tests indicated I have Type 2 Diabetes. Doc. prescribed Metformin 500mg daily. Began medicating on 02/13/09 before all signs of gout attack had gone. Here\'s my gout history of the subsequent five weeks: Gout reappeared in L foot, medicated with only partial success. Gout then appeared in L knee, medicated without success. Gout then appeared in L foot. By this time I had no more medicine to treat the gout. 3/24/2009 I decided I would not take Metformin. Visited doctor. Doc took me off Metformin for approx 4 wks, prescribed indomethacin (I had none left). The following day, on waking, found the gout symptoms were already disappearing. Inflammation and swelling much reduced in L knee and foot. Mobility all but recovered. I can now move L leg and stand on it without pain. In the past, each gout attack had lasted for no more than one week when medicated with Indomethacin. To my own mind, Metformin is the reason my gout attack persisted for so long. Although I am willing to go on it again to prove the point to my doc, I don\'t think I will have to."Read more
Metformin Side Effects Report #SELF3064 -2009-02-08
METFORMIN problem was reported on 2009-02-08
Patient reported the following METFORMIN side effects:"Joint pains, muscle pains hip pains "Read more
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Metformin Side Effects Report #5195579-9Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported METFORMIN problem 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 problems/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 #5201247-7
METFORMIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 19, 2006. Female patient, 51 years of age, was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, haemodialysis, intentional overdose, lactic acidosis, suicide attempt. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5201435-X
Health Professional from FRANCE reported METFORMIN problem on Dec 20, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, hypertension, prostatic disorder and was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatinine increased, hyperkalaemia. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with APROVEL FILM, PERMIXON, OFLOCET, RIFADIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5201654-2
METFORMIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 20, 2006. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: left ventricular failure. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5201971-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported METFORMIN problem on Jan 04, 2007. Female patient, 46 years of age, weighting 233.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, nausea. METFORMIN dosage: 500 MG UP TO 2 OR 3 QD ORAL. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5202193-5
METFORMIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Dec 14, 2006. Female patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma
, lactic acidosis. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5203377-2
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported METFORMIN problem on Dec 20, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, hypertension, prostatic disorder and was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine increased, hyperkalaemia. METFORMIN dosage: 850 MG (850 MG, 1 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with APROVEL, PERMIXON, OFLOXACIN, RIFADIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5203695-8
METFORMIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 05, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NEXIUM, CRESTOR, AVANDIA, IMDUR, PLETAL. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5203698-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported METFORMIN problem on Jan 05, 2007. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLIPIZIDE, FEXOFENADINE, THEOPHYLLINE, AVANDIA, LISINOPRIL, FLUOXETINE, FUROSEMIDE. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5205238-1
METFORMIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 22, 2006. Female patient was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemodialysis, hypotension, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5208296-3
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported METFORMIN problem on Jan 10, 2007. Female patient was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5208867-4
METFORMIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 03, 2007. Male patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: colon cancer, dysphagia. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. Patient died on 08/19/2006.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5213892-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported METFORMIN problem on Nov 17, 2006. Female patient, 40 years of age, was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, aggression, apnoea, balance disorder, blood creatine increased, blood glucose decreased, blood glucose increased, cardiac arrest
, cardio-respiratory arrest. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. Patient died.Metformin Side Effects Report #5213893-5
METFORMIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 17, 2006. Female patient, 49 years of age, was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FEXOFENADINE. Patient died.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5213894-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported METFORMIN problem on Nov 17, 2006. Female patient, 65 years of age, was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: suicide attempt. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL. Patient died.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5213895-9
METFORMIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 17, 2006. Female patient, 69 years of age, was treated with METFORMIN. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ROSIGLITAZONE. Patient died.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5213896-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported METFORMIN problem on Nov 17, 2006. Female patient, 42 years of age, was treated with METFORMIN. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5213902-3
METFORMIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 17, 2006. Female patient, 78 years of age, was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nonspecific reaction. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5213903-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported METFORMIN problem on Nov 17, 2006. Female patient, 87 years of age, was treated with METFORMIN. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5213904-7
METFORMIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 17, 2006. Female patient, 36 years of age, was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5213906-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported METFORMIN problem on Nov 17, 2006. Female patient, 65 years of age, was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL. Patient died.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5213907-2
METFORMIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 17, 2006. Female patient, 58 years of age, was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5215024-4
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported METFORMIN problem on Jan 02, 2007. Female patient was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemodialysis, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5216538-3
METFORMIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 05, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NSAIDS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5216546-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported METFORMIN problem on Jan 05, 2007. Female patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus and was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, lactic acidosis, renal failure acute, vomiting. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5216586-3
METFORMIN problem was reported by a Physician from TUNISIA on Jan 08, 2007. Female patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with weight decreased and was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: vasculitis
. METFORMIN dosage: 850 MG, DAILY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5218338-7
Consumer or non-health professional from reported METFORMIN problem on Jan 11, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lactic acidosis, pneumonia
. METFORMIN dosage: 500 MG; QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with SAW PALMETTO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Metformin Side Effects Report #5218754-3
METFORMIN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 12, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: artery dissection, blood urea increased, body temperature decreased, cerebellar infarction, heart rate increased, lactic acidosis. METFORMIN dosage: 500 MG; BID;PO. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHYROXINE, MECLIZINE, NIACIN, NORTRIPTYLINE, SIMVASTATIN, PROMETHAZINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5219485-6
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported METFORMIN problem on Jan 24, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 158.1 lb, was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, CLONAZEPAM, ROSIGLITAZONE MALEATE, INSULIN NOVOLIN, MELOXICAM, BOOST DIABETIC LIQUID VANILLA, FISH OIL, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5219946-X
METFORMIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 24, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 210.1 lb, was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nausea. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE, LISINOPRIL, ROSIGLITAZONE MALEATE, CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, CLONAZEPAM, ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5220018-9
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported METFORMIN problem on Jan 24, 2007. Male patient, 61 years of age, weighting 242.5 lb, was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, vision blurred. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IBUPROFEN, VALSARTAN. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5220842-2
METFORMIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 17, 2007. Female patient was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure, oedema. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AVANDAMET. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5222512-3
Health Professional from NORWAY reported METFORMIN problem on Jan 16, 2007. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiopulmonary failure, lactic acidosis. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLIPIZIDE, WARFARIN, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, LEVOTHYROXINE, OLANZAPINE, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5222514-7
METFORMIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from NORWAY on Jan 16, 2007. Female patient, 81 years of age, was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haematemesis, lactic acidosis, rectal haemorrhage. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, GLIMEPIRIDE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5222632-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported METFORMIN problem on Jan 12, 2007. Female patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with weight decreased and was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: leukocytoclastic vasculitis. METFORMIN dosage: 850 MG; QD; PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5223589-1
METFORMIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 17, 2007. Female patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, uveitis and was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diabetes mellitus inadequate control, macular oedema, uveitis. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PIOGLITAZONE, PREDNISOLONE. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5223590-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported METFORMIN problem on Jan 11, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lactic acidosis. METFORMIN dosage: 500 MG PO. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN CAP, SAW PALMETTO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5224700-9
METFORMIN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 29, 2007. Male patient, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nausea, vomiting. METFORMIN dosage: 500 MG PO 1 BID ORAL. Patient recovered.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5224866-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported METFORMIN problem on Jan 03, 2007. Male patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with METFORMIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: colon cancer. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. Patient died on 08/19/2006.
Metformin Side Effects Report #5224898-2
METFORMIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from NORWAY on Jan 11, 2007. Male patient, 69 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 problems/side effects: abdominal pain
, cardiovascular disorder, diarrhoea, haemodialysis, hyperventilation, lactic acidosis, life support, nephrolithiasis, renal disorder. METFORMIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Showing 1-40 of 1647 Next >
