What is Metformin?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: MetforminBrand:
Metformin an antidiabetic agent used for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (noninsulin dependent, NIDDM) as monotherapy when hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) cannot be managed with diet and exercise alone.
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How do members experience Metformin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes type 2 | 23,573 | 1,147 | |
| Polycystic ovary syndrome | 704 | 105 | |
| Prediabetes | 293 | 67 | |
| 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
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 166 | |
| Moderate | 207 | |
| Mild | 258 | |
| None | 720 |
Member evaluations
S1103
evaluated on Aug 08, 2020
- Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 2: Major
- Side effects: None
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caela
evaluated on May 14, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for polycystic ovary syndrome: Can't tell
- Side effects: Moderate
PenguinChic26
evaluated on Jul 01, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Slight
- Side effects: None
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