16,440 reports of this reaction
2.6% of all METFORMIN reports
#6 most reported adverse reaction
ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY is the #6 most commonly reported adverse reaction for METFORMIN, manufactured by Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc.. There are 16,440 FDA adverse event reports linking METFORMIN to ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY. This represents approximately 2.6% of all 631,481 adverse event reports for this drug.
Patients taking METFORMIN who experience acute kidney injury should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.
ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY is a less commonly reported adverse event for METFORMIN, but still significant enough to appear in the safety profile.
In addition to acute kidney injury, the following adverse reactions have been reported for METFORMIN:
The following drugs have also been linked to acute kidney injury in FDA adverse event reports:
ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY has been reported as an adverse event in 16,440 FDA reports for METFORMIN. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.
ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY accounts for approximately 2.6% of all adverse event reports for METFORMIN, making it a notable side effect.
If you experience acute kidney injury while taking METFORMIN, contact your healthcare provider. They can evaluate whether the symptom is related to your medication and discuss potential adjustments to your treatment plan. Do not stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.