Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, you can take Bymet with a beta-blocker. People with diabetes tend to develop heart disease or stroke at an earlier age than the general population. One reason for this is that high glucose levels increase your risk of high blood pressure (hypertension). No harmful interactions are seen between them. However, a recent study suggests that beta-blockers can decrease the plasma level of Bymet and long-term use can increase lactic acid and uric acid in the blood.

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Bymet can be taken with the statin. There is no serious or harmful interaction have been observed between them. Some studies say that it's possible your blood sugar (blood glucose) level may increase when you take a statin, which may lead to developing type 2 diabetes. The risk is small but important enough that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning on statin labels regarding blood glucose levels and diabetes.

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Bymet commonly cause stomach upset like diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. To avoid these side effects you should take Bymet with your meal and increase the dose gradually.

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Bymet helps in weight loss by reducing appetite and food intake. It also increases the insulin sensitivity in your body to work more effectively. This lead to decreased glucose production increases the use of glucose and decrease the fat deposition further helps in weight loss. However, Bymet is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, you should not take alcohol with Bymet, because it can cause serious side effects which includes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The risk of hypoglycemia is higher when you're drinking and taking Bymet than if you're just taking Bymet. Some of the signs of hypoglycemia include dizziness, confusion, and drowsiness.