Metformin
37 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA
Important: Adverse event reports do not establish that a drug caused or contributed to the event. Consult your veterinarian before making treatment decisions.
37
Total Reports
0
Deaths Reported
0.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Metformin
Administration Routes
UnknownOral
Species Affected
Human 35
Unknown 1
Horse 1
Most Affected Breeds
Unknown 36
Horse (unknown) 1
Most Reported Reactions
Accidental exposure 19
Nausea 7
Diarrhoea 5
Bad taste 3
Itching 3
Abdominal pain 3
Tingling sensation 3
Belching 2
Lot # and /or Expiration date missing 2
Burning sensation (skin) 2
Nasal irritation 2
Hyperglycaemia 2
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
17 (47.2%)
Recovered/Normal
15 (41.7%)
Ongoing
4 (11.1%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.