Glumetza and Memory loss - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Memory loss is reported as a side effect among people who take Glumetza (metformin hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Hydrochlorothiazide, and have Irritable bowel syndrome.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Memory loss when taking Glumetza. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,827 people who have side effects when taking Glumetza from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Glumetza?

Glumetza has active ingredients of metformin hydrochloride. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 1,968 Glumetza users. Check the latest studies of Glumetza.

What is Memory loss?

Memory loss is found to be associated with 2,728 drugs and 4,377 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Memory loss.

On Jul, 26, 2026

1,827 people reported to have side effects when taking Glumetza.
Among them, 23 people (1.26%) have Memory loss.

Among these 23 people:

What is the gender of people who have Memory loss when taking Glumetza? *

female: 78.26 %
male: 21.74 %

What is the age of people who have Memory loss when taking Glumetza? *

What are other drugs people take besides Glumetza? *

What are other side effects people have besides Memory loss? *

Weight Decreased: 7 people, 30.43%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 5 people, 21.74%
Joint Pain: 5 people, 21.74%
Dizziness: 5 people, 21.74%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 4 people, 17.39%
Depression: 4 people, 17.39%
Chills (felling of cold): 3 people, 13.04%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 13.04%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 3 people, 13.04%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 3 people, 13.04%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 5 people, 21.74%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 13.04%
Weight Decreased: 2 people, 8.70%
Drowsiness: 2 people, 8.70%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 2 people, 8.70%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 8.70%
Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 8.70%
Depression: 2 people, 8.70%
Itching: 2 people, 8.70%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 8.70%

* 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 Glumetza) and Glumetza (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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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