Metformin and Brivaracetam drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Metformin (metformin hydrochloride) and Brivaracetam (brivaracetam). Common drug interactions include seizure among females and seizure among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Metformin and Brivaracetam. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 35 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Metformin?
Metformin has active ingredients of metformin hydrochloride. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 465,354 Metformin users. Check the latest studies of Metformin.
What is Brivaracetam?
Brivaracetam has active ingredients of brivaracetam. eHealthMe is studying from 3,319 Brivaracetam users. Check the latest studies of Brivaracetam.
35 people who take Metformin and Brivaracetam together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Metformin and Brivaracetam, by gender? *:
female:
- Seizure (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain)
- Fall
- Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
- Cough
- Facial paralysis (loss of function of face muscle)
- Immunodeficiency
- Nervousness
- Restlessness (not able to rest)
- Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity)
- Asthenia (weakness)
male:
- Seizure (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain)
- Ankle fracture
- Sleep disorder
- Weight increased
- Head discomfort
- Oedema (fluid collection in tissue)
- Oesophageal disorder (disease of oesophagus)
- Spinal cord disorder (disease of spinal cord)
- Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action)
- Cognitive disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving)
What are the common drug interactions of Metformin and Brivaracetam, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
- Sudden unexplained death in epilepsy
- Fall
- Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin)
- Weight increased
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
- Seizure (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain)
- Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity)
- Asthenia (weakness)
- Back pain
- Fall
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Gallbladder enlargement
- Hepatic failure (liver failure)
- Hyperthyroidism (over activity of the thyroid gland)
- Meningitis (inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges)
50-59:
- Seizure (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain)
- Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
- Cough
- Facial paralysis (loss of function of face muscle)
- Immunodeficiency
- Nervousness
- Restlessness (not able to rest)
- Dry mouth
- Hyponatraemia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration)
- Loss of consciousness
60+:
- Seizure (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain)
- Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action)
- Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
- Drug ineffective
- Emotional disorder
- Death
- Glucose tolerance impaired (blood glucose is raised beyond normal levels, but not high enough to warrant a diabetes diagnosis)
- Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)
- Umbilical hernia (an outward bulging (protrusion) of the abdominal lining or part of the abdominal organ(s) through the area around the belly button)
- Cardiac arrest
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 15 people, 42.86%
- Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 9 people, 25.71%
- High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 22.86%
- Depression: 7 people, 20.00%
- High Blood Cholesterol: 6 people, 17.14%
- Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 6 people, 17.14%
- Partial Seizures (seizures which affect only a part of the brain at onset): 4 people, 11.43%
- Stable Angina (a constant chest pain): 3 people, 8.57%
- Rickets (softening of bones): 3 people, 8.57%
- Back Pain: 3 people, 8.57%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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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 zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Metformin:
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 zBrowse all side effects of Brivaracetam:
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 zBrowse all interactions between Metformin 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 zBrowse all interactions between Brivaracetam 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 zRelated 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 .
- 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 .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on metformin hydrochloride and brivaracetam (the active ingredients of Metformin and Brivaracetam, respectively), and Metformin and Brivaracetam (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.
How to use the study?
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