Glucophage and Memory loss - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Memory loss is reported as a side effect among people who take Glucophage (metformin hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Lipitor, and have High blood pressure.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Memory loss when taking Glucophage. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 59,839 people who have side effects when taking Glucophage from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Glucophage?
Glucophage has active ingredients of metformin hydrochloride. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 60,851 Glucophage users. Check the latest studies of Glucophage.
What is Memory loss?
Memory loss is found to be associated with 2,728 drugs and 4,376 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Memory loss.
59,839 people reported to have side effects when taking Glucophage.
Among them, 665 people (1.11%) have Memory loss.

Among these 665 people:
How long have people been on Glucophage when they have Memory loss? *
What is the gender of people who have Memory loss when taking Glucophage? *
What is the age of people who have Memory loss when taking Glucophage? *
What are other drugs people take besides Glucophage? *
What are other side effects people have besides Memory loss? *
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Related studies:
Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Glucophage:
- Glucophage (60,851 reports)
Memory loss treatments and more:
- Memory loss (244,444 reports)
How severe was Memory loss and when was it recovered:
Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of metformin hydrochloride:
Sub-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 Glucophage:
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 the drugs that are associated with Memory loss:
- Memory loss (2,728 drugs)
Browse all the conditions that are associated with Memory loss:
- Memory loss (4,376 conditions)
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 .
- 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 (the active ingredients of Glucophage) and Glucophage (the brand name). 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.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML 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 800+ peer-reviewed 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).
WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION
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