Metformin hydrochloride and Drowsiness - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drowsiness is reported as a side effect among people who take Metformin hydrochloride (metformin hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Aspirin, and have High blood pressure.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Drowsiness when taking Metformin hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 54,785 people who have side effects when taking Metformin hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Metformin hydrochloride?
Metformin hydrochloride has active ingredients of metformin hydrochloride. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 58,646 Metformin hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Metformin hydrochloride.
What is Drowsiness?
Drowsiness is found to be associated with 2,864 drugs and 4,800 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Drowsiness.
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54,785 people reported to have side effects when taking Metformin hydrochloride.
Among them, 860 people (1.57%) have Drowsiness.

Among these 860 people:
How long have people been on Metformin hydrochloride when they have Drowsiness? *
What is the gender of people who have Drowsiness when taking Metformin hydrochloride? *
What is the age of people who have Drowsiness when taking Metformin hydrochloride? *
What are other drugs people take besides Metformin hydrochloride? *
What are other side effects people have besides Drowsiness? *
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 Metformin hydrochloride:
- Metformin hydrochloride (58,646 reports)
Drowsiness treatments and more:
- Drowsiness (269,040 reports)
How severe was Drowsiness and when was it recovered:
Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of metformin hydrochloride:
- Drowsiness and drugs with ingredients of metformin hydrochloride (8,162 reports)
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 Metformin hydrochloride:
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 Drowsiness:
- Drowsiness (2,864 drugs)
Browse all the conditions that are associated with Drowsiness:
- Drowsiness (4,800 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 Metformin hydrochloride) and Metformin hydrochloride (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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