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

Summary:

Tendonitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Metformin hydrochloride (metformin hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Cymbalta, and have Breast cancer metastatic.

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

Tendonitis (a condition that causes pain and swelling of tendons) is found to be associated with 1,097 drugs and 1,272 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Tendonitis.

On Jul, 17, 2026

54,785 people reported to have side effects when taking Metformin hydrochloride.
Among them, 91 people (0.17%) have Tendonitis.

Could Metformin hydrochloride cause Tendonitis?

Among these 91 people:

How long have people been on Metformin hydrochloride when they have Tendonitis? *

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

female: 87.5 %
male: 12.5 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Metformin hydrochloride? *

What are other side effects people have besides Tendonitis? *

Pain In Extremity: 59 people, 64.84%
Pain: 56 people, 61.54%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 54 people, 59.34%
Joint Swelling: 46 people, 50.55%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 45 people, 49.45%
Scoliosis (a medical condition in which a person's spine is curved from side to side): 42 people, 46.15%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 41 people, 45.05%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 35 people, 38.46%
Drug Ineffective: 35 people, 38.46%
Bursitis (inflammation of a bursa, typically one in the knee, elbow, or shoulder): 33 people, 36.26%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Metastatic Neoplasm (spreadable cancer tumour): 11 people, 12.09%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 11 people, 12.09%
Hypersensitivity: 10 people, 10.99%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 8 people, 8.79%
Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 7 people, 7.69%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 7 people, 7.69%
Breast Cancer: 7 people, 7.69%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 5 people, 5.49%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 5.49%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 5 people, 5.49%

* 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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