How do members experience Metformin?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Diabetes type 2 23,565 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

Shyandspicy

evaluated on Jul 01, 2014

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

chasmengr

evaluated on Jun 15, 2016

  • Perceived effectiveness for increased A1C: Moderate
  • Side effects: Severe

scorpio1975

evaluated on May 09, 2016

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