Alpha-glucosidase (Precose, Acarbose) diabetes medication 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 or planning to have, or breast-feeding
Possible side effects of Precose / Acarbose
- Stomach pain,
- gas,
- bloating,
- 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 gel to bring your blood-glucose level back to normal rapidly. Other quick-fix foods and drinks will not rise as quickly because Glyset and Precose slow down its digestion.