| 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
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 166 | |
| Moderate | 207 | |
| Mild | 259 | |
| None | 719 |
Member evaluations
bananafan
evaluated on Jul 02, 2003
- Perceived effectiveness for polycystic ovary syndrome: Major
- Side effects: Severe
prismaticmarcus
evaluated on May 26, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 2: Major
- Side effects: None
aquarianrose
evaluated on May 10, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for polycystic ovary syndrome: Can't tell
- Side effects: Mild