Metformin and Ganciclovir drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Metformin (metformin hydrochloride) and Ganciclovir (ganciclovir). Common drug interactions include neutropenia among females and pulmonary embolism among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Metformin and Ganciclovir. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 46 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 Ganciclovir?

Ganciclovir has active ingredients of ganciclovir. eHealthMe is studying from 6,370 Ganciclovir users. Check the latest studies of Ganciclovir.

On Jul, 13, 2026

46 people who take Metformin and Ganciclovir together, and have interactions are studied.

Metformin and Ganciclovir drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Metformin and Ganciclovir, by gender? *:

female:

Neutropenia (an abnormally low number of neutrophils)
Pneumonia
Pneumonia streptococcal (pneumonia, caused by streptococcus pneumoniae)
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin)
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death)
Stevens-johnson syndrome (an immune-complex-mediated hypersensitivity disorder. it ranges from mild skin and mucous membrane lesions to a severe)
Urinary tract infection
Bacterial infection
Bronchopneumonia (inflammation of the lungs, arising in the bronchi or bronchioles)
Cytomegalovirus infection

male:

Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
Asthenia (weakness)
Neutropenia (an abnormally low number of neutrophils)
Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (fungal infection of the lungs)
Arthralgia (joint pain)
Blood creatine phosphokinase increased
Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development)
Myalgia (muscle pain)
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)

What are the common drug interactions of Metformin and Ganciclovir, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

Hypoglycaemia (deficiency of glucose in the bloodstream)

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

Chest discomfort
Decreased appetite
Depression
Drug ineffective
Dry eye (lack of adequate tears)
Dry skin
Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
Eye disorder
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
Gastric disorder (disease of stomach)

40-49:

Bacterial infection
Bronchopneumonia (inflammation of the lungs, arising in the bronchi or bronchioles)
Cytomegalovirus infection
Diabetes mellitus inadequate control
Interstitial lung disease
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
Pneumonia streptococcal (pneumonia, caused by streptococcus pneumoniae)

50-59:

Dizziness
Hyperkalaemia (damage to or disease of the kidney)
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets)
Asthenia (weakness)
Delirium (wild excitement)
Diarrhoea
Hiccups (an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, with a sudden closure of the glottis and a sound like a cough)
Neutropenia (an abnormally low number of neutrophils)
Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (fungal infection of the lungs)
Cardiac failure

60+:

Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
Respiratory failure (inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system)
Muscular weakness (muscle weakness)
Acinetobacter infection (infection by group of bacteria commonly found in soil and water)
Alveolitis (inflammation in the socket of a tooth)
Candiduria (candida in urine)
Diarrhoea
Inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion
Interstitial lung disease
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Burkitt Lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system): 8 people, 17.39%
Type 2 Diabetes: 6 people, 13.04%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 5 people, 10.87%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 10.87%
Hiv Infection: 5 people, 10.87%
Pain: 5 people, 10.87%
Cytomegalovirus Infection: 4 people, 8.70%
Urination - Excessive Volume: 4 people, 8.70%
Productive Cough: 4 people, 8.70%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 6.52%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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