Metformin and Mifepristone drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Metformin (metformin hydrochloride) and Mifepristone (mifepristone). Common drug interactions include formication among females and nausea among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Metformin and Mifepristone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 42 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 Mifepristone?
Mifepristone has active ingredients of mifepristone. eHealthMe is studying from 3,112 Mifepristone users. Check the latest studies of Mifepristone.
42 people who take Metformin and Mifepristone together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Metformin and Mifepristone, by gender? *:
female:
- Formication (a sensation that exactly resembles that of small insects crawling on (or under) the skin)
- Hallucination (an experience involving the perception of something not present)
- Hypersomnia (excessive daytime sleepiness (eds))
- Rash
- Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
- Vaginal haemorrhage (vaginal bleeding)
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Anxiety
- Back pain
- Chest pain
male:
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Blood glucose increased
- Blood potassium decreased
- Constipation
- Pain in extremity
- Blood sodium decreased
- Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis)
- Feeling jittery
- Peripheral swelling
- Weight increased
What are the common drug interactions of Metformin and Mifepristone, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
- Haemorrhage (bleeding)
- Palpable purpura (purple or brownish-red spots on the skin or mucous)
- Vasculitis (inflammation of a blood vessel or blood vessels)
30-39:
- Blood glucose decreased
- Drug resistance (reduction in effectiveness of a drug)
- Blood glucose increased
- Constipation
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Headache (pain in head)
- Hyperthyroidism (over activity of the thyroid gland)
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Presyncope
- Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)
40-49:
- Dizziness
- Insomnia (sleeplessness)
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Haematuria (presence of blood in urine)
- Nephrolithiasis (calculi in the kidneys)
- Arthralgia (joint pain)
- Blood glucose increased
- Blood pressure increased
- Blood thyroid stimulating hormone decreased
50-59:
- Dizziness
- Headache (pain in head)
- Constipation
- Arthralgia (joint pain)
- Vomiting
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Feeling jittery
- Insomnia (sleeplessness)
- Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
- Peripheral swelling
60+:
- Blood pressure increased
- Dizziness
- Pain in extremity
- Swelling
- Hypoglycaemia (deficiency of glucose in the bloodstream)
- Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)
- Atrial fibrillation (fibrillation of the muscles of the atria of the heart)
- Drug withdrawal syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation)
- Dry eye (lack of adequate tears)
- Eye irritation
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Cushing's Syndrome (obesity, a rounded face, increased fat): 36 people, 85.71%
- Type 2 Diabetes: 6 people, 14.29%
- High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 7.14%
* 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 Mifepristone:
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:
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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 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 mifepristone (the active ingredients of Metformin and Mifepristone, respectively), and Metformin and Mifepristone (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?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
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