7 patient evaluations for Metformin with a burden rating of A little hard to take

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Jun 27, 2016 (Started Sep 20, 2013)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 3000 mg Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Aug 25, 2014 (Started Aug 01, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    Severe (decreased appetite, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
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Cost: $50-99 monthly

Aug 15, 2014 (Started Aug 01, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    Severe (decreased appetite, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting)
  • Adherence
    Never taken as prescribed
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Three times daily
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Cost: $50-99 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Oct 15, 2013 (Started Apr 15, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    Mild (bad taste in mouth)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Feb 10, 2011 (Started Mar 10, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Support nutritional health)
  • Side effects
    Severe (stomach pain)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 2000 mg Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Oct 4, 2010 (Started Jun 15, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 250 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Dec 18, 2008 (Started May 12, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    Mild (loose bowel movements)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 1000 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: loose bowel movements

  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 2, 2003 (Started Feb 02, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for polycystic ovary syndrome)
  • Side effects
    Severe
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily

  • 0 helpful marks
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