Glumetza and Tendonitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Tendonitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Glumetza (metformin hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 10-19 old, also take Synthroid, and have Adrenal insufficiency.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Tendonitis 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 Tendonitis?

Tendonitis (a condition that causes pain and swelling of tendons) is found to be associated with 1,098 drugs and 1,272 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Tendonitis.

On Jul, 13, 2026

1,827 people reported to have side effects when taking Glumetza.
Among them, 20 people (1.09%) have Tendonitis.

Among these 20 people:

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

female: 26.32 %
male: 73.68 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Glumetza? *

What are other side effects people have besides Tendonitis? *

Pain: 17 people, 85.00%
Bone Disorder: 17 people, 85.00%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 17 people, 85.00%
Weakness: 15 people, 75.00%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 15 people, 75.00%
Aseptic Necrosis (the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply): 15 people, 75.00%
Cardiac Disorder: 15 people, 75.00%
Chronic Kidney Disease: 15 people, 75.00%
Hypersensitivity: 12 people, 60.00%
Emotional Distress: 3 people, 15.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Wound: 15 people, 75.00%
Secondary Adrenocortical Insufficiency (inadequate secretion of acth by the pituitary gland): 15 people, 75.00%
Pain: 15 people, 75.00%
Nodule (a growth of abnormal tissue): 15 people, 75.00%
Itching: 15 people, 75.00%
Hypopituitarism (diminished hormone secretion by the pituitary gland, causing dwarfism in children and premature aging in adults): 15 people, 75.00%
Adrenal Insufficiency (a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroids): 15 people, 75.00%
Growth Hormone Deficiency: 14 people, 70.00%
Weight Loss: 3 people, 15.00%
Blood Insulin Abnormal: 3 people, 15.00%

* 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.

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