Alpha-glucosidase
(Precose, Acarbose), slows down carbohydrate
digestion and
limits blood glucose rise after food, a common problem
in diabetics.
Alpha-Glucosidase
Inhibitor
- Brand name: Glyset (generic or scientific name:
miglitol),
- Brand name: Precose (generic or scientific
name: acarbose)
Avoid Precose
/ Acarbose, if you
- have bowel disease or other intestinal
conditions
- have advanced kidney or liver disease
- are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or
breast-feeding
Possible side
effects of Precose / Acarbose
- Stomach pain,
- gas,
- bloating, or
- diarrhea.
These
symptoms usually go away after you have taken these pills for a
while.
Low blood
glucose and Precose / Acarbose
only
take glucose tablets or glucose gel to bring your blood glucose level
back to normal quickly. Other quick-fix foods and drinks won’t raise
your blood glucose as quickly because Glyset and Precose slow the
digestion of other quick-fix foods and drinks.
