How do members experience Glucophage?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Diabetes type 2 107 47
Polycystic ovary syndrome 15 6
Prediabetes 7 5
Increase effect of another treatment 4 0
Elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia) 3 2

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Diarrhea 6
Headaches 2
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) 2
Bowel problems 1
Constipation 1
Heartburn 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 8
Moderate 8
Mild 8
None 36

Member evaluations

catsmeow

evaluated on Oct 04, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 2: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

patty55

evaluated on May 05, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for Other: Slight
  • Side effects: Severe

ShakyBabe

evaluated on Feb 22, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia): Slight
  • Side effects: None