Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

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

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Emfor can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). However, this can also occur if you delay or miss a meal, drink alcohol, exercise more than usual, can't eat due to stomach upset, and taking other antidiabetic medicine with metformin. So, regular monitoring of blood glucose level is needed and be cautious of symptoms of hypoglycemia, always keep glucose-rich food with you. 

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

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

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Emfor contain metformin, is an oral antidiabetic drug which belongs to the class of biguanide. It is the first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in people who are overweight. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. Moreover, it also reduces the risk of cardiovascular complications of diabetes.

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Emfor can be taken forever, diabetes is a progressive disease it's possible that more medication and/or insulin may eventually need to be added to the regime.