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Online Published: 29 Jul 2020
 


Development of Hypoglycemia Associated with Therapeutic Dose of Metformin: a Case Report

Deena M. S. Barrouq.


Abstract
Introduction: Metformin in a therapeutic dose rarely causes hypoglycemia in type-I or type-II diabetes mellitus (DM-I, DM-II) patients. Previously, hypoglycemia due to metformin was attributed to other interfering factors.

Case report: A diabetic and hypertensive 50 years old man was diagnosed with one sever episode of hypoglycemia (38 mg/dl) and a second milder episode (57 mg/dl) associated with therapeutic doses of metformin.

Conclusion: Based on the literature data and the follow up of the case, the metformin-induced hypoglycemia might be due to an uncommon low-calorie diet and to a drug interaction with amlodipine anti-hypertensive medication. In such cases, a systematic evaluation is recommended to identify rare cases and to avoid tragic consequences.

Key words: hypoglycemia, metformin, amlodipine


 
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Barrouq DMS, . Development of Hypoglycemia Associated with Therapeutic Dose of Metformin: a Case Report. Int J Med Rev Case Rep. 2020; 4(12): 53-56. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.hypoglycemia-metformin


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Barrouq DMS, . Development of Hypoglycemia Associated with Therapeutic Dose of Metformin: a Case Report. https://www.mdpub.net/?mno=109052 [Access: October 13, 2024]. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.hypoglycemia-metformin


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Barrouq DMS, . Development of Hypoglycemia Associated with Therapeutic Dose of Metformin: a Case Report. Int J Med Rev Case Rep. 2020; 4(12): 53-56. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.hypoglycemia-metformin



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Barrouq DMS, . Development of Hypoglycemia Associated with Therapeutic Dose of Metformin: a Case Report. Int J Med Rev Case Rep. (2020), [cited October 13, 2024]; 4(12): 53-56. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.hypoglycemia-metformin



Harvard Style

Barrouq, D. M. S. & (2020) Development of Hypoglycemia Associated with Therapeutic Dose of Metformin: a Case Report. Int J Med Rev Case Rep, 4 (12), 53-56. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.hypoglycemia-metformin



Turabian Style

Barrouq, Deena M. S., and . 2020. Development of Hypoglycemia Associated with Therapeutic Dose of Metformin: a Case Report. International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports, 4 (12), 53-56. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.hypoglycemia-metformin



Chicago Style

Barrouq, Deena M. S., and . "Development of Hypoglycemia Associated with Therapeutic Dose of Metformin: a Case Report." International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports 4 (2020), 53-56. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.hypoglycemia-metformin



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Barrouq, Deena M. S., and . "Development of Hypoglycemia Associated with Therapeutic Dose of Metformin: a Case Report." International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports 4.12 (2020), 53-56. Print. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.hypoglycemia-metformin



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Barrouq, D. M. S. & (2020) Development of Hypoglycemia Associated with Therapeutic Dose of Metformin: a Case Report. International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports, 4 (12), 53-56. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.hypoglycemia-metformin