How do members experience Metformin?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Diabetes type 2 23,579 1,153
Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian 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 167
Moderate 208
Mild 259
None 724

Member evaluations

Kate71

evaluated on Sep 19, 2016

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

woofhound

evaluated on Sep 17, 2016

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

Shyandspicy

evaluated on Jul 01, 2014

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