Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Metanorm 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. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Metanorm 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. 

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

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

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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