Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Daprica M 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. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

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

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

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

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Daprica M 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. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

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