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This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Fortamet (Metformin). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view all available reports.
Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.
All cases (9)
Cases resulting in a serious event (9)
Cases resulting in death (5)
Cases resulting in hospitalization (4)
Adverse event in 61 year old female receiving Fortamet (Metformin)
Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2007-06-22
Patient: 61 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Aortic Valve Replacement, Renal Failure, Therapeutic Agent Toxicity, Drug Interaction Potentiation, Drug Interaction, Prothrombin Time Prolonged, Lactic Acidosis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Fortamet
Dosage: 1 gr, bid x 1.5 years, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Diabetes Mellitus
Rofecoxib
Dosage: see image
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Procedural Pain
Acenocoumarol (Acenocoumaol)
Dosage: 3 mg, daily, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anticoagulant Therapy
Other drugs received by patient: Furosemide; Ramipril 9ramipril)
Adverse event in 60 year old female receiving Fortamet (Metformin)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-04-05
Patient: 60 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Campylobacter Intestinal Infection, Dehydration, Renal Failure Acute
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Fortamet
Dosage: oral
Administration route: Oral
Cozaar
Diuretics
Other drugs received by patient: Aggrenox (Acetylsalicylic Acid); Micardis (Telemisartan); Clopidogrel; Placebo
Adverse event in 46 year old male receiving Fortamet (Metformin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-02-15
Patient: 46 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Cardio-Respiratory Arrest, Overdose, Rhabdomyolysis, Compartment Syndrome, Lactic Acidosis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Fortamet
Dosage: 56 g, over 4 hrs, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Diabetes Mellitus non-Insulin-Dependent
Ramipril
Dosage: 35 mg, over 4 hrs, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Other drugs received by patient: Alcohol (Ethanol)
Adverse event in 74 year old receiving Fortamet (Metformin)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-02-15
Patient: 74 year old
Adverse reactions / side effects: Death
Adverse event resulted in: death
Suspect drug(s):
Fortamet
Glipizide
Adverse event in 49 year old receiving Fortamet (Metformin)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-02-15
Patient: 49 year old
Adverse reactions / side effects: Death
Adverse event resulted in: death
Suspect drug(s):
Fortamet
Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride
Fexofenadine HCL
Adverse event in 42 year old receiving Fortamet (Metformin)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-02-15
Patient: 42 year old
Adverse reactions / side effects: Death
Adverse event resulted in: death
Suspect drug(s):
Fortamet
Temazepam
Adverse event in 36 year old receiving Fortamet (Metformin)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-02-14
Patient: 36 year old
Adverse reactions / side effects: Death
Adverse event resulted in: death
Suspect drug(s):
Glipizide
Glipizide
Fortamet
Adverse event in 63 year old female receiving Fortamet (Metformin)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-02-08
Patient: 63 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Diarrhoea, Pain, Condition Aggravated, Nail Disorder, Myocardial Infarction
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Fortamet
Dosage: 1000 mg, unk, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Diabetes Mellitus
Start date: 2006-06-01
End date: 2006-07-01
Metformin HCL
Dosage: 750 mg, unk, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Diabetes Mellitus
Start date: 2006-07-01
Other drugs received by patient: Plavix; Imdur; Atenolol; Cozaar
Adverse event in 58 year old receiving Fortamet (Metformin)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-01-14
Patient: 58 year old
Adverse reactions / side effects: Death
Adverse event resulted in: death
Suspect drug(s):
Fortamet
Glipizide
Indication: Diabetes Mellitus
Other drugs received by patient: Risperidone
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