Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

G Reg increases the sensitivity of insulin, young women with PCOS often have elevated insulin levels and are more likely to develop diabetes. It is often prescribed for women with PCOS to help prevent diabetes. A lifestyle that includes healthy nutrition and daily exercise is the most important part of a PCOS treatment plan.

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

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

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, G Reg can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that G Reg causes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) especially at night which can cause night sweats. Need to monitor your blood glucose level regularly, and talk to your doctor as your dose of G Reg may need to be adjusted.

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, G Reg 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. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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