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12 patient evaluations for Metformin with a adherence rating of Usually

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Dec 17, 2020 (Started Jul 08, 2017)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia))
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
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Oct 15, 2016 (Started Jul 08, 2017)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
  • 0 helpful marks

Jan 18, 2017 (Started Jul 01, 2004)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 2000 mg Daily
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  • 0 helpful marks

Sep 17, 2016 (Started Dec 04, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1000 mg Twice daily
  • 0 helpful marks

Jun 19, 2015 (Started Jul 01, 2013)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    Mild (diarrhea)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
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Feb 19, 2015 (Started Jul 01, 2013)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Never taken as prescribed
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1500 mg Daily
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  • 0 helpful marks

Oct 28, 2014 (Started May 01, 2013)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for prediabetes)
  • Side effects
    Mild (constipation)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily
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  • 0 helpful marks

Oct 15, 2014 (Started Jul 01, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for polycystic ovary syndrome)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily
  • 0 helpful marks

Sep 22, 2013 (Started May 01, 2013)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1000 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 1, 2013 (Started Apr 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for polycystic ovary syndrome)
  • Side effects
    Mild (vivid dreams)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 1700 mg Daily
Side effects: vivid dreams

Apr 5, 2009 (Started Apr 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for polycystic ovary syndrome)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (vivid dreams)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1000 mg Daily
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Side effects: vivid dreams
  • 0 helpful marks

May 26, 2011 (Started Feb 15, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
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Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

May 10, 2011 (Started Jun 01, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for polycystic ovary syndrome)
  • Side effects
    Mild
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 2 x 500 mg/5 mL Daily
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Nov 1, 2007 (Started Jun 01, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for polycystic ovary syndrome)
  • Side effects
    Mild
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 2000 mg Daily
  • 0 helpful marks
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