Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Dibeta Tablet is safe to use, many people have side effects at first, they usually diminish and then go away completely in a few weeks. A few people find they cannot tolerate metformin, there are other drugs but metformin is usually the first choice. It is very safe

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

The long-term use can lead to the deficiency of Vitamin B12, which can further lead to megaloblastic anemia. Furthermore, Long-term Metformin use can also lead to kidney and liver problems. 

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, you should not take alcohol with Dibeta Tablet, 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 Dibeta Tablet than if you're just taking Dibeta Tablet. Some of the signs of hypoglycemia include dizziness, confusion, and drowsiness.

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, you can take Dibeta Tablet 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 Dibeta Tablet and long-term use can increase lactic acid and uric acid in the blood.

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Dibeta Tablet 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, Dibeta Tablet is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.