59 patient evaluations for Metformin

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Oct 4, 2010 (Started Jun 15, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 250 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Sep 10, 2010 (Started Aug 29, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for insulin resistance)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for weight gain)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS))
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (flatulence)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Did research on my Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, which I have been struggling with since I was 16. I decided to give this a try after many different natural treatments were helping but not entirely fixing the underlying problem. So far, very minimal side effects, It sometimes gives me gas, but the severity is determined by what I've decided to eat with it. Highly sugary and fatty foods seems to make it worse. Have also had irregular spotting, hoping this resolves as I continue the treatment. An unexpected good effect is that I have dropped ten pounds even though I've only been taking it a couple weeks now! I have always been physically active but struggled with my weight slightly, probably because of the hormonal problems associated with PCOS. My head also feels less cloudy since taking it. it seems to really have helped with my blood sugar levels too. Each medication has a different effect on different people, so I'd say if you have PCOS that's been hindering your life try to give it a chance before rejecting it.
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: flatulence

  • 0 helpful marks

May 5, 2010 (Started Sep 04, 1995)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for Other)
  • Side effects
    Severe (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 2500 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: It causes severe pain in my gut
Cost: $100-199 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Mar 26, 2010 (Started Mar 20, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 1000 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Feb 22, 2010 (Started Apr 03, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia))
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Never taken as prescribed
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1000 mg Daily

  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 18, 2009 (Started Jun 17, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Other)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 50 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Feb 18, 2009 (Started Feb 14, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1500 mg Daily

  • 0 helpful marks

Dec 18, 2008 (Started May 12, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (loose bowel movements)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 1000 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: loose bowel movements

  • 0 helpful marks

Nov 5, 2008 (Started Oct 22, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for Other)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (nausea, loose bowel movements)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 2 x 500 mg/5 mL Daily
Side effects: loose bowel movements, nausea

  • 0 helpful marks
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