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Metformin Treatment Report

Category: Prescription Drugs

Most Popular Types: Glucophage, Metformin ER, Glucophage XR (Show all)

See also: Jentadueto

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2 patient evaluations for Metformin taken for the purpose of 'PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)' with a side effects rating of Moderate

caela

Data Quality: 3 stars
- Sex: Female
- Age: 34y
Condition: Chronic Headache Disorder 7 additional condition(s)
Quality of Life:
- Social: Mild
- Mental: None
- Physical: Mild
I am: Neutral
by caela
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**Purpose:** PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) *(Started Jul 01, 2008)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
May 08, 2013	1000 mg Daily	Major	Moderate	Always	Not at all
Jan 11, 2012	1000 mg Daily	Moderate	Mild	Usually	Not at all

Date: May 08, 2013
Advice & Tips: Take with a substantial meal.
Cost: < $25 monthly

0 helpful marks

the_lorelei

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

MS: 15 yrs

Type: Relapsing-Remitting

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate
by the_lorelei
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**Purpose:** PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) *(Started Apr 01, 2008)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Apr 05, 2009	1000 mg Daily	Slight	Moderate	Always	Not at all

Side effects:: Vivid dreams

Date: Apr 05, 2009
Advice & Tips: I did lose weight while taking this (which was good because I'm obese) however, it gave me very vivid dreams that sometimes followed me upon waking making me hallucinate for a few seconds until I was FULLY awake.

0 helpful marks

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