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. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Metformin + Saxagliptin 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. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Metformin + Saxagliptin 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.

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Metformin + Saxagliptin should be taken with food to reduce stomach and bowel side effects, which may experience the first few weeks of treatment. Also, exercise regularly and test for sugar in your blood or urine as directed.