metformin has been researched along with Herpes Zoster in 2 studies
Metformin: A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)
metformin : A member of the class of guanidines that is biguanide the carrying two methyl substituents at position 1.
Herpes Zoster: An acute infectious, usually self-limited, disease believed to represent activation of latent varicella-zoster virus (HERPESVIRUS 3, HUMAN) in those who have been rendered partially immune after a previous attack of CHICKENPOX. It involves the SENSORY GANGLIA and their areas of innervation and is characterized by severe neuralgic pain along the distribution of the affected nerve and crops of clustered vesicles over the area. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Persons with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are prone to zoster infection and postherpetic neuralgia due to compromised immunity." | 5.91 | Metformin use and the risks of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia in patients with type 2 diabetes. ( Hsu, CC; Hwu, CM; Wei, JC; Yen, FS; Yip, HT, 2023) |
| "Persons with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are prone to zoster infection and postherpetic neuralgia due to compromised immunity." | 1.91 | Metformin use and the risks of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia in patients with type 2 diabetes. ( Hsu, CC; Hwu, CM; Wei, JC; Yen, FS; Yip, HT, 2023) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (50.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 1 (50.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Yen, FS | 1 |
| Wei, JC | 1 |
| Yip, HT | 1 |
| Hsu, CC | 1 |
| Hwu, CM | 1 |
| Ke, CC | 1 |
| Lai, HC | 1 |
| Lin, CH | 1 |
| Hung, CJ | 1 |
| Chen, DY | 1 |
| Sheu, WH | 1 |
| Lui, PW | 1 |
2 other studies available for metformin and Herpes Zoster
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Metformin use and the risks of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Topics: Cohort Studies; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Herpes Zoster; Humans; Metformin; Neuralgia, Postherpetic | 2023 |
Increased Risk of Herpes Zoster in Diabetic Patients Comorbid with Coronary Artery Disease and Microvascular Disorders: A Population-Based Study in Taiwan.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Case-Control Studies; Comorbidity; Coronary Artery Disease; Databases, Fact | 2016 |