Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS, General Physician

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

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS, General Physician

Yes, Dibeta Tablet 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. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS, Internal Medicine

Dibeta Tablet 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.

Dr. Gangaram Saini MD, MBBS, General Physician

Dibeta Tablet 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. Mayank Yadav MBBS, General Physician

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