How do members experience Metformin?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Diabetes type 2 23,564 1,147
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 259
None 719

Member evaluations

whippetman

evaluated on Jan 12, 2023

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

Anne Brewitt

evaluated on Nov 15, 2022

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

dusty2

evaluated on Oct 08, 2021

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