How do members experience Metformin?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Diabetes type 2 23,568 1,149
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 261
None 719

Member evaluations

derrylmilburn

evaluated on May 25, 2012

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

mathers1

evaluated on Apr 30, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 2: Moderate
  • Side effects: Severe

golf_girlSC

evaluated on Sep 01, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for polycystic ovary syndrome: Slight
  • Side effects: None