How do members experience Metformin?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Diabetes type 2 23,555 1,144
Polycystic ovary syndrome 704 105
Prediabetes 290 66
Elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia) 34 57
Insulin resistance 30 11

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Diarrhea 213
Nausea 73
Stomach pain 35
Loose bowel movements 20
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) 14
Chronic diarrhea 13

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 166
Moderate 206
Mild 258
None 716

Member evaluations

travellover

evaluated on Jan 30, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 2: Slight
  • Side effects: Mild

samantha12

evaluated on Feb 09, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for General health: Major
  • Side effects: None

komodolover

evaluated on Feb 01, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for Treat side effects of another treatment: None
  • Side effects: Severe