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Alpha Glucosidase

Wed, 2010-06-23 00:56 -- Thiruvelan

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.

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