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

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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 25, 2012 (Started May 10, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    Severe (upset stomach)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 1000 mg Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Apr 22, 2012 (Started Jul 16, 1999)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    Severe (severe diarrhea for 2 years, chronic diarrhea)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
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  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 1, 2011 (Started Nov 17, 1997)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia))
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Twice daily
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  • 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

May 5, 2010 (Started Sep 04, 1995)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for Other)
  • Side effects
    Severe
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 2500 mg Daily
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Cost: $100-199 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Mar 26, 2010 (Started Mar 20, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    Moderate
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 1000 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks
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