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
1Diabetes mellitus*30
2Insulin resistance*25
3Weight decreased10
4Glucose tolerance impaired*8
5Polycystic ovaries*3
6Metabolic syndrome2
7Infertility2
8Insulin resistance syndrome1
9Pregnancy1
10Weight control1

*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
1Diarrhoea*273
2Nausea*166
3Weight decreased*107
4Flatulence84
5Headache72
6Somnolence66
7Abdominal distension64
8Decreased appetite*63
9Abdominal discomfort50
10Constipation41
11Abdominal pain upper39
12Muscle spasms37
13Dizziness*32
14Fatigue32
15Weight increased31
16Dyspepsia31
17Vomiting*31
18Pain30
19Alopecia29
20Adverse event28

*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.

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* 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