Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Metkap 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

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

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

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

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

Metkap 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. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Metkap 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.