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Metformin (Metformin) - monitoring more than 90,000 patients

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What does it do?

This product is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It works by improving glucose tolerance, decreasing glucose production by the liver, decreasing absorption of glucose by the intestines, and improving insulin sensitivity.

Last text update: 2010-12-15

Last data update: 2012-01-14

Black Box Warning:
This product has a black box warning relating to its risk of lactic acidosis, particularly in patients with kidney problems.

Usage:

Metformin is most commonly used to treat the conditions below, together with the percentage of all people taking the medication for the particular condition.

Diabetes	88%
Insulin Resistance	10%
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome	5%
Weight Loss	2%

General Information:

6.3: Metformin Average Satisfaction Score

73% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Metformin.
18% of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Metformin

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