58 patient evaluations for Metformin

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Oct 25, 2017 (Started Jan 01, 2013)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Twice daily
Advice & Tips: I can't tell if the Metformin helps or not.
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

May 14, 2017 (Started Jun 30, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for polycystic ovary syndrome)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (diarrhea)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1000 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

Aug 20, 2015 (Started Jun 30, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for polycystic ovary syndrome)
  • Side effects
    Mild (diarrhea)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 1000 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jul 11, 2013 (Started Jun 30, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for polycystic ovary syndrome)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (diarrhea)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1000 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

May 8, 2013 (Started Jun 30, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for polycystic ovary syndrome)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (diarrhea)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1000 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Take with a substantial meal.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jan 11, 2012 (Started Jun 30, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for polycystic ovary syndrome)
  • Side effects
    Mild (diarrhea)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1000 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Jan 18, 2017 (Started Jul 01, 2004)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 2000 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Advice don't stop this medication just because you can't afford it. Find a way. I did this and my A1c went from 6.7 to 8.4. So my doctor put me on a higher dose. So far my history of blood sugar results keep low and consistent.
  • 0 helpful marks
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