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Metformin and Granulocyte count increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Granulocyte count increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Metformin (metformin hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Januvia, and have Asthma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Granulocyte count increased when taking Metformin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 453,860 people who have side effects when taking Metformin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Metformin?

Metformin has active ingredients of metformin hydrochloride. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 465,355 Metformin users. Check the latest studies of Metformin.

What is Granulocyte count increased?

Granulocyte count increased is found to be associated with 133 drugs and 187 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Granulocyte count increased.

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On Aug, 28, 2026

453,860 people reported to have side effects when taking Metformin.
Among them, 27 people (0.01%) have Granulocyte count increased.

Could Metformin cause Granulocyte count increased?

Among these 27 people:

What is the gender of people who have Granulocyte count increased when taking Metformin? *

  • female: 68 %
  • male: 32 %

What is the age of people who have Granulocyte count increased when taking Metformin? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 26.09 %
  • 50-59: 21.74 %
  • 60+: 52.17 %

What are other drugs people take besides Metformin? *

  1. Januvia: 11 people, 40.74%
  2. Synthroid: 10 people, 37.04%
  3. Insulin: 9 people, 33.33%
  4. Zometa: 8 people, 29.63%
  5. Singulair: 8 people, 29.63%
  6. Symbicort: 8 people, 29.63%
  7. Incruse Ellipta: 8 people, 29.63%
  8. Arimidex: 8 people, 29.63%
  9. Alvesco: 8 people, 29.63%
  10. Advair Hfa: 8 people, 29.63%

What are other side effects people have besides Granulocyte count increased? *

  1. White Blood Cell Count Increased: 14 people, 51.85%
  2. Haematocrit Decreased: 13 people, 48.15%
  3. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 12 people, 44.44%
  4. Pneumonia: 10 people, 37.04%
  5. Anaemia (lack of blood): 10 people, 37.04%
  6. Interstitial Lung Disease: 10 people, 37.04%
  7. Mean Cell Haemoglobin Decreased (less than normal haemoglobin per red blood cell in a sample of blood): 10 people, 37.04%
  8. Abdominal Discomfort: 10 people, 37.04%
  9. Pain In Extremity: 9 people, 33.33%
  10. Urinary Tract Infection: 9 people, 33.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Asthma: 9 people, 33.33%
  2. Breast Cancer: 8 people, 29.63%
  3. Pain: 4 people, 14.81%
  4. Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (long lasting type of cancer that starts in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow and invades the blood): 4 people, 14.81%
  5. High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 14.81%
  6. Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 11.11%
  7. High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 11.11%
  8. Blood Uric Acid Increased: 3 people, 11.11%
  9. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 7.41%
  10. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 7.41%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How severe was Granulocyte count increased and when was it recovered:

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of metformin hydrochloride:

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) and Metformin (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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