How do members experience Metformin?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Diabetes type 2 23,573 1,147
Polycystic ovary syndrome 704 105
Prediabetes 293 67
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 207
Mild 258
None 720

Member evaluations

samantha12

evaluated on Feb 09, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for General health: Major
  • Side effects: None

travellover

evaluated on Jan 30, 2011

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

lyndeewhatsit2u

evaluated on Dec 15, 2010

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