Metformin has 52 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 2 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 15 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir Sodium, Lamivudine, Topiramate, Acetazolamide. Patients taking Metformin should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Total
- 52
- Contraindicated
- 2
- Major
- 15
- Moderate
- 30
- Minor
- 1
Contraindicated (2)
- Metformin + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir Sodium, Lamivudine— Dolutegravir inhibits OCT2 and potentially MATE1, may increase plasma concentrations of metformin.
- Metformin + Topiramate— Metformin is contraindicated with topiramate due to risk of metabolic acidosis.
Major (15)
- Metformin + Acetazolamide— Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that decreases serum bicarbonate and induces metabolic acidosis, increasing risk for lactic…
- Metformin + Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Betamethasone Acetate, Lidocaine, Iodixanol, Povidine Iodine— Iodixanol may increase risk of metformin-induced lactic acidosis, possibly by worsening renal function. Stop metformin b…
- Metformin + Cimetidine— Reduces metformin clearance by inhibiting renal tubular transport, increasing systemic exposure and lactic acidosis risk…
- Metformin + Dichlorphenamide— Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that decreases serum bicarbonate and induces metabolic acidosis, increasing risk for lactic…
- Metformin + Dolutegravir— Reduces metformin clearance by inhibiting renal tubular transport, increasing systemic exposure and lactic acidosis risk…
- Metformin + Iodixanol— Iodixanol may increase risk of metformin-induced lactic acidosis, possibly by worsening renal function. Stop metformin p…
- Metformin + Iohexol— Iodinated contrast agents increase risk of metformin-induced lactic acidosis, possibly by worsening renal function. Stop…
- Metformin + Iomeprol Injection— Stop metformin at or prior to IOMERVU administration in patients with eGFR 30-60 mL/min/1.73m², hepatic impairment, alco…
- Metformin + Iopamidol— Iodinated contrast agents increase risk of metformin-induced lactic acidosis, possibly by worsening renal function. Stop…
- Metformin + Iopromide— Iodinated contrast agents increase risk of metformin-induced lactic acidosis, possibly by worsening renal function. Stop…
- Metformin + Ioversol— Iodinated contrast agents increase risk of metformin-induced lactic acidosis, possibly through worsening renal function.…
- Metformin + Mao Inhibitors— May increase risk of lactic acidosis with metformin. Consider more frequent monitoring.
- Metformin + Ranolazine— Reduces metformin clearance by inhibiting renal tubular transport, increasing systemic exposure and lactic acidosis risk…
- Metformin + Vandetanib— Reduces metformin clearance by inhibiting renal tubular transport, increasing systemic exposure and lactic acidosis risk…
- Metformin + Zonisamide— Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that decreases serum bicarbonate and induces metabolic acidosis, increasing risk for lactic…
Moderate (30)
- Metformin + Alcohol— Potentiates metformin's effect on lactate metabolism, increasing lactic acidosis risk with excessive intake.
- Metformin + Andthiazide— Diuretic that produces hyperglycemia and may lead to loss of glycemic control when used with metformin.
- Metformin + Calcium Channel Blockers— Produce hyperglycemia and may lead to loss of glycemic control when used with metformin.
- Metformin + Cephalexin— Cephalexin increases plasma metformin concentrations and decreases renal clearance of metformin. Careful monitoring and …
- Metformin + Corticosteroids— Produce hyperglycemia and may lead to loss of glycemic control when used with metformin.
- Metformin + Digoxin— Increases digoxin concentrations; magnitude unclear. Requires monitoring and dose adjustment.
- Metformin + Dolutegravir Sodium— Dolutegravir may increase plasma concentrations of metformin via OCT2 or MATE1 inhibition; monitor for adverse effects.
- Metformin + Dolutegravir Sodium And Lamivudine— Dolutegravir inhibits renal OCT2 and MATE1 transporters, which may increase plasma concentrations of metformin.
- Metformin + Dolutegravir Sodium And Rilpivirine Hydrochloride— Dolutegravir inhibits OCT2 and MATE1, potentially increasing metformin plasma concentrations. Monitor renal function and…
- Metformin + Estrogens— Produce hyperglycemia and may lead to loss of glycemic control when used with metformin.
- Metformin + Fedratinib Hydrochloride— INREBIC may decrease renal clearance of metformin via OCT2 and MATE1/2-K inhibition. Monitor for adverse reactions and c…
- Metformin + Glibenclamide— Single-dose study showed variable decreases in glyburide AUC and Cmax; clinical significance uncertain. Steady-state coa…
- Metformin + Glycopyrrolate— Metformin plasma levels may be elevated with glycopyrrolate, increasing pharmacologic and toxic effects. Monitor respons…
- Metformin + Glycopyrrolate Oral Solution— Metformin plasma levels may be elevated with glycopyrrolate coadministration, increasing pharmacologic and toxic effects…
- Metformin + Insulin Human— Coadministration with metformin may increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
- Metformin + Isoniazid— Produces hyperglycemia and may lead to loss of glycemic control when used with metformin.
- Metformin + Levoketoconazole— Monitor glycemia, kidney function, and vitamin B12 and adjust metformin dosage as needed.
- Metformin + Niacin— Produces hyperglycemia and may lead to loss of glycemic control when used with metformin.
- Metformin + Oral Contraceptives— Produce hyperglycemia and may lead to loss of glycemic control when used with metformin.
- Metformin + Patiromer— Patiromer binds metformin, potentially reducing systemic exposure and clinical efficacy. Separate dosing by at least 3 h…
- Metformin + Phenothiazines— Produce hyperglycemia and may lead to loss of glycemic control when used with metformin.
- Metformin + Phenytoin— Produces hyperglycemia and may lead to loss of glycemic control when used with metformin.
- Metformin + Prenatal Multivitamin Tablet And Combination Omega-3 Softgel/Mineral Capsule— Metformin treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes decreases serum folate and may decrease vitamin B12 absorption.
- Metformin + Risdiplam— EVRYSDI may increase plasma concentrations of metformin, a MATE1/MATE2-K substrate. Avoid coadministration; if unavoidab…
- Metformin + Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim— Cases of interactions reported with metformin, an OCT2 substrate. Trimethoprim inhibits OCT2 transporter.
- Metformin + Sulfonylurea— Insulin secretagogue that increases hypoglycemia risk when coadministered with metformin.
- Metformin + Tafenoquine— Tafenoquine may increase metformin concentrations through OCT2/MATE transporter inhibition, potentially increasing toxic…
- Metformin + Tafenoquine Succinate— Tafenoquine may increase metformin concentrations via OCT2/MATE transporter inhibition, raising toxicity risk. Monitor f…
- Metformin + Thyroid— Produce hyperglycemia and may lead to loss of glycemic control when used with metformin.
- Metformin + Trospium Chloride— Co-administration reduced steady-state systemic exposure of trospium by approximately 29% for AUC and 34% for Cmax; effe…
Minor (1)
- Metformin + Miglitol— Miglitol reduced mean AUC and Cmax values for metformin by 12-13%, but this difference was not statistically significant…