metformin has been researched along with Shingles 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.
| 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 Shingles
| 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 |