| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes type 2 | 23,574 | 1,148 | |
| Polycystic ovary syndrome | 704 | 105 | |
| Prediabetes | 292 | 68 | |
| Elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia) | 35 | 57 | |
| Insulin resistance | 31 | 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
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 166 | |
| Moderate | 208 | |
| Mild | 258 | |
| None | 720 |
Member evaluations
andi114
evaluated on Feb 18, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 2: Moderate
- Side effects: None
skimpy
evaluated on Dec 18, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 2: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
baltogirl
evaluated on Nov 05, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Can't tell
- Side effects: Mild