Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

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

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Hepatology, Internal Medicine, Diabetology

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

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

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

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Exermet 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

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