This medicine(Drmet Forte SR Tablet) is best administered with food to abstain from nausea and abdominal pain. You should take it routinely, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit. You should not stop taking this drug unless your physician recommends it. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes. Therefore, it is important to stay on the diet and exercise program advised by your physician while taking this drug.
The most common adverse effects of this drug include nausea, vomiting, taste change, loose motions, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. Some people may develop hypoglycemia (low random blood sugar level) when this drug is administered along with other antidiabetic drugs, alcohol, or upon skipping a meal. Monitor your random blood sugar levels routinely while consuming it.
Before taking this drug, inform your physician if you have any renal, hepato billiary, or heart problems. Pregnant or lactating women should also consult their physician before consuming it. Your physician will check your renal function tests before initiating treatment with it. Abstain from excessive alcohol intake while consuming it as this may increase the risk of developing some adverse effects.