How do members experience Metformin?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Diabetes type 2 23,557 1,146
Polycystic ovary syndrome 704 105
Prediabetes 290 66
Elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia) 34 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 206
Mild 258
None 718

Member evaluations

aquarianrose

evaluated on May 10, 2011

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

LordPeter

evaluated on Apr 20, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 2: Major
  • Side effects: Mild

DannyD

evaluated on Apr 16, 2011

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