43 patient evaluations for Metformin with a burden rating of Not at all hard to take

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Feb 18, 2009 (Started Feb 14, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1500 mg Daily

  • 0 helpful marks

Nov 5, 2008 (Started Oct 22, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for Other)
  • Side effects
    Mild (nausea, loose bowel movements)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 2 x 500 mg/5 mL Daily
Side effects: loose bowel movements, nausea

  • 0 helpful marks

Sep 1, 2008 (Started Mar 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for polycystic ovary syndrome)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks
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