Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

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

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Metafort 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. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Metafort 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. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Metafort is not a known cause of alopecia (hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Metafort type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Metafort 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