Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Metformin + Saxagliptin is safe to use, many people have side effects at first, they usually diminish and then go away completely in a few weeks. A few people find they cannot tolerate metformin, there are other drugs but metformin is usually the first choice. It is very safe

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Metformin + Saxagliptin is not a known cause of alopecia (hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Metformin + Saxagliptin type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , General Physician

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

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS , General Physician

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

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Metformin + Saxagliptin 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, Metformin + Saxagliptin is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.