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Metformin hydrochloride and Platelet count abnormal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Platelet count abnormal is reported as a side effect among people who take Metformin hydrochloride (metformin hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Zejula, and have Ovarian cancer.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Platelet count abnormal 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 58,648 Metformin hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Metformin hydrochloride.

What is Platelet count abnormal?

Platelet count abnormal is found to be associated with 535 drugs and 590 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Platelet count abnormal.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

54,785 people reported to have side effects when taking Metformin hydrochloride.
Among them, 11 people (0.02%) have Platelet count abnormal.

Could Metformin hydrochloride cause Platelet count abnormal?

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Platelet count abnormal when taking Metformin hydrochloride? *

  • female: 80 %
  • male: 20 %

What is the age of people who have Platelet count abnormal when taking Metformin hydrochloride? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 40 %
  • 60+: 60 %

What are other drugs people take besides Metformin hydrochloride? *

  1. Lipitor: 5 people, 45.45%
  2. Zejula: 5 people, 45.45%
  3. Metoprolol Succinate: 3 people, 27.27%
  4. Biotin: 3 people, 27.27%
  5. Plavix: 3 people, 27.27%
  6. Victoza: 2 people, 18.18%
  7. Aspirin: 2 people, 18.18%
  8. Levothyroxine Sodium: 2 people, 18.18%
  9. Lantus: 2 people, 18.18%
  10. Lisinopril: 2 people, 18.18%

What are other side effects people have besides Platelet count abnormal? *

  1. Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 3 people, 27.27%
  2. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 27.27%
  3. White Blood Cell Count Abnormal: 2 people, 18.18%
  4. Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 2 people, 18.18%
  5. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 18.18%
  6. Neutrophil Count Abnormal (abnormal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell): 2 people, 18.18%
  7. Weakness: 2 people, 18.18%
  8. Urine Abnormality: 1 person, 9.09%
  9. Dizziness: 1 person, 9.09%
  10. Glucose Urine Present: 1 person, 9.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Ovarian Cancer (cancer of ovary): 5 people, 45.45%
  2. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 9.09%
  3. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 9.09%
  4. Hereditary Neuropathic Amyloidosis (hereditary- diseases resulting from abnormal deposition of certain proteins (amyloid) in various bodily areas by problems with signals from the nerves): 1 person, 9.09%
  5. Dyspnea Exertional: 1 person, 9.09%
  6. Constipation: 1 person, 9.09%
  7. Breast Cancer Female: 1 person, 9.09%
  8. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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+

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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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