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15 patient evaluations for Metformin with a side effects rating of Severe

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Jun 15, 2016 (Started Apr 23, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for increased A1C)
  • Side effects
    Severe (nausea)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily
  • 0 helpful marks

Mar 22, 2015 (Started Apr 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    Severe (rectal leakage, bowel incontinence)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily
  • 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

Jul 1, 2014 (Started Jul 01, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    Severe (diarrhea, shakiness, vomiting, abdominal cramps)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Twice daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 1, 2013 (Started Mar 10, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    Severe (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease)
  • Adherence
    Never taken as prescribed
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg/5 mL Daily
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  • 1 helpful mark

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 30, 2012 (Started Oct 22, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    Severe (motion sickness)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 850 mg Daily
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

Mar 6, 2012 (Started Jul 01, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    Severe (nausea and vomiting, fatigue)
  • Adherence
    Never taken as prescribed
  • Burden
    Very hard to take
  • 0 helpful marks

Aug 12, 2011 (Started Mar 16, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for diabetes type 2)
  • Side effects
    Severe
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1000 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks
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