How do members experience Metformin ER?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Diabetes type 2 127 37
Polycystic ovary syndrome 25 11
Prediabetes 25 11
Metabolic syndrome 5 1
Insulin resistance 3 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Diarrhea 9
Nausea 3
Chronic diarrhea 2
Fatigue 2
Stomach pain 2
Abdominal bloating 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 6
Moderate 12
Mild 13
None 37

Member evaluations

outofmytree

evaluated on Mar 06, 2012

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