How do members experience Metformin?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Diabetes type 2 23,565 1,148
Polycystic ovary syndrome 705 105
Prediabetes 293 67
Elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia) 35 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 207
Mild 260
None 719

Member evaluations

komodolover

evaluated on Feb 01, 2011

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

samantha12

evaluated on Feb 09, 2011

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

travellover

evaluated on Jan 30, 2011

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