Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Hapexa M can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that Hapexa M 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 Hapexa M may need to be adjusted.

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Hapexa M is used with a proper diet and exercise program, to treat diabetes. It is also used with other medication to reduce the high blood sugar. It is used in a patient with type2 diabetes. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and cancer.

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Lactic acidosis associated with Hapexa M treatment is a rare but fatal adverse effect. Lactic acidosis appears to result from biguanide interference causing an increase in production and decrease in clearance of lactate leading to higher cellular lactate levels. A decrease in pyruvate carboxylase activity, the rate-limiting enzyme in the formation of glucose from lactate, can also decrease hepatic metabolism of lactate. leading to increasing lactic acidosis. Signs and symptoms of Hapexa M induced lactic acidosis are nonspecific and include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, hyperpnoea, abdominal pain, and thirst. 

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Hapexa M works by decreasing the hepatic glucose production. It also works to lower blood sugar by increasing your sensitivity to insulin and decreasing the amount of glucose that is absorbed from the food you eat.

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

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