Glucophage and Visual field defect - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Visual field defect is reported as a side effect among people who take Glucophage (metformin hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Nexium, and have Cardiac disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Visual field defect 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 Visual field defect?

Visual field defect is found to be associated with 766 drugs and 1,038 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Visual field defect.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

59,839 people reported to have side effects when taking Glucophage.
Among them, 46 people (0.08%) have Visual field defect.

Could Glucophage cause Visual field defect?

Among these 46 people:

What is the gender of people who have Visual field defect when taking Glucophage? *

female: 55.56 %
male: 44.44 %

What is the age of people who have Visual field defect when taking Glucophage? *

What are other drugs people take besides Glucophage? *

What are other side effects people have besides Visual field defect? *

Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 14 people, 30.43%
High Blood Pressure: 14 people, 30.43%
Dizziness: 13 people, 28.26%
Vision Blurred: 13 people, 28.26%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 12 people, 26.09%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 11 people, 23.91%
Chest Pain: 10 people, 21.74%
Retinal Vascular Occlusion (a blockage of the small veins that carry blood away from the retina): 10 people, 21.74%
Eye Haemorrhage (bleeding in the eye): 10 people, 21.74%
Musculoskeletal Discomfort (discomfort in the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves): 10 people, 21.74%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 10 people, 21.74%
Appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix): 10 people, 21.74%
Swallowing Difficulty: 10 people, 21.74%
Diverticulitis (digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) within the bowel wall): 10 people, 21.74%
Regurgitation (expulsion of material): 10 people, 21.74%
Cardiac Disorder: 10 people, 21.74%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 6 people, 13.04%
Depression: 4 people, 8.70%
Oesophageal Dilatation (enlarged oesophagus): 4 people, 8.70%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 6.52%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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).

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