Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Gala M 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. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Gala M commonly cause stomach upset like diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. To avoid these side effects you should take Gala M with your meal and increase the dose gradually.

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Gala M can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). However, this can also occur if you delay or miss a meal, drink alcohol, exercise more than usual, can't eat due to stomach upset, and taking other antidiabetic medicine with metformin. So, regular monitoring of blood glucose level is needed and be cautious of symptoms of hypoglycemia, always keep glucose-rich food with you. 

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Yes, Gala M can cause some sleep problems, especially insomnia. On the other hand, Gala M has proven to be useful for preventing sleep apnea. The exact relationship between Gala M and sleep problems is still not clear, and further studies are needed for a clearer understanding.

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Lactic acidosis associated with Gala 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 Gala M induced lactic acidosis are nonspecific and include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, hyperpnoea, abdominal pain, and thirst.