Fortamet and Hctz drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported only by a few people who take Fortamet and Hctz together.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people who take Fortamet and Hctz have. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world. With medical big data and AI algorithms, eHealthMe is running millions of phase IV trials and makes the results available to the public. Our original studies have been referenced on 600+ medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature.
2 people who take Fortamet and Hctz together, and have interactions are studied.
What is Fortamet?
Fortamet has active ingredients of metformin hydrochloride. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 859 Fortamet users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.
What is Hctz?
Hctz has active ingredients of hydrochlorothiazide. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 24,467 Hctz users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.
Number of Fortamet and Hctz reports submitted per year:

Common Fortamet and Hctz drug interactions by gender *:
female:
- Increased tendency to bruise
- Injection site bruising
- Nasopharyngitis
- Sinusitis
- Skin disorder
- Urinary tract infection
male:
- Squamous cell carcinoma of skin
Common Fortamet and Hctz drug interactions by age *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
n/a
60+:
- Increased tendency to bruise
- Injection site bruising
- Nasopharyngitis
- Sinusitis
- Skin disorder
- Squamous cell carcinoma of skin
- Urinary tract infection
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Fortamet and Hctz?
Personalize this study to your gender and ageHow to use the study?
You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.
Related publications that referenced our studies
- T.Audi Yanto, I.Huang, F.Nathania Kosasih, NP Hardjo Lugito, "Nightmare and Abnormal Dreams: Rare Side Effects of Metformin?", Case Reports in Endocrinology, 2018 Jan .
- Al-Hamdy RA, "Assessment of electrolytes and HbA1c in type 2 diabetic patients using metformin and evaluation of guidelines obedience regarding renal impairment", J.Thi-Qar Sci., 2015 Jan .
- Wiwanitkit S, Wiwanitkit V, "Metformin and sleep disorders", Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism, 2012 Jan .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of the 2 drugs:
Browse all drug interactions of Fortamet and Hctz:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zCommon Hctz side effects:
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2,084 reports
- Diarrhea: 1,550 reports
- Drug ineffective: 1,432 reports
- High blood pressure: 1,328 reports
- Headache (pain in head): 1,256 reports
- Rashes (redness): 1,223 reports
- Dizziness: 1,193 reports
- Breathing difficulty: 1,171 reports
- Pain: 1,148 reports
Browse all side effects of Hctz:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zCommon Fortamet interactions:
- Fortamet and Byetta: 229 reports
Browse all interactions between Fortamet and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zCommon Hctz interactions:
- Hctz and Aspirin: 4,501 reports
- Hctz and Lisinopril: 3,331 reports
- Hctz and Metformin: 3,261 reports
- Hctz and Amlodipine: 3,216 reports
- Hctz and Omeprazole: 2,874 reports
- Hctz and Vitamin d: 2,819 reports
- Hctz and Gabapentin: 2,284 reports
- Hctz and Prednisone: 2,192 reports
- Hctz and Simvastatin: 2,020 reports
- Hctz and Losartan: 1,820 reports
Browse all interactions between Hctz and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on metformin hydrochloride and hydrochlorothiazide (the active ingredients of Fortamet and Hctz, respectively), and Fortamet and Hctz (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study. Patients in the study may take other drugs besides Fortamet and Hctz.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 600+ medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
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