Metformin hydrochloride and Stent - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Stent is reported as a side effect among people who take Metformin hydrochloride (metformin hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Plavix, and have High blood cholesterol.

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

Stent is found to be associated with 572 drugs and 895 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Stent.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

54,785 people reported to have side effects when taking Metformin hydrochloride.
Among them, 30 people (0.05%) have Stent.

Could Metformin hydrochloride cause Stent?

Among these 30 people:

What is the gender of people who have Stent when taking Metformin hydrochloride? *

female: 34.48 %
male: 65.52 %

What is the age of people who have Stent when taking Metformin hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Metformin hydrochloride? *

What are other side effects people have besides Stent? *

Weakness: 7 people, 23.33%
Heart Attack: 7 people, 23.33%
Muscle Enzyme Increased: 5 people, 16.67%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 5 people, 16.67%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 5 people, 16.67%
Abasia (inability to walk): 4 people, 13.33%
Chest Pain: 3 people, 10.00%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 10.00%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 3 people, 10.00%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 6.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 7 people, 23.33%
Pain: 5 people, 16.67%
Back Pain: 5 people, 16.67%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 13.33%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 6.67%
Stable Angina (a constant chest pain): 2 people, 6.67%
Labyrinthitis (inflammation of the labyrinth or inner ear): 2 people, 6.67%
Chest Pain: 2 people, 6.67%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 6.67%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 1 person, 3.33%

* 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 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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