How do members experience Metformin?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Diabetes type 2 23,575 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

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 166
Moderate 208
Mild 258
None 720

Member evaluations

S1103

evaluated on Aug 08, 2020

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

caela

evaluated on May 14, 2017

  • Perceived effectiveness for polycystic ovary syndrome: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Moderate

PenguinChic26

evaluated on Jul 01, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Slight
  • Side effects: None