Why GLUCOPHAGE XR* (Metformin hydrochloride ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of GLUCOPHAGE XR: satisfied (average rating score: 3.50)
(based on 626 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** GLUCOPHAGE XR
(reported on Ask a Patient)
Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
---|---|---|
1 | Diabetes mellitus* | 30 |
2 | Insulin resistance* | 25 |
3 | Weight decreased | 10 |
4 | Glucose tolerance impaired* | 8 |
5 | Polycystic ovaries* | 3 |
6 | Metabolic syndrome | 2 |
7 | Infertility | 2 |
8 | Insulin resistance syndrome | 1 |
9 | Pregnancy | 1 |
10 | Weight control | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of GLUCOPHAGE XR **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
---|---|---|
1 | Diarrhoea* | 273 |
2 | Nausea* | 166 |
3 | Weight decreased* | 107 |
4 | Flatulence | 84 |
5 | Headache | 72 |
6 | Somnolence | 66 |
7 | Abdominal distension | 64 |
8 | Decreased appetite* | 63 |
9 | Abdominal discomfort | 50 |
10 | Constipation | 41 |
11 | Abdominal pain upper | 39 |
12 | Muscle spasms | 37 |
13 | Dizziness* | 32 |
14 | Fatigue | 32 |
15 | Weight increased | 31 |
16 | Dyspepsia | 31 |
17 | Vomiting* | 31 |
18 | Pain | 30 |
19 | Alopecia | 29 |
20 | Adverse event | 28 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for GLUCOPHAGE XR
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Metformin hydrochloride (Glucophage xr, Riomet, Glumetza, Fortamet, Glucophage)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com