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

charkimber

evaluated on Jan 18, 2017

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

Ladywolf319

evaluated on Jan 16, 2015

  • Perceived effectiveness for insulin resistance: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Mild

modifiedgirl

evaluated on Aug 25, 2014

  • Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 2: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Severe