How do members experience Acarbose?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Diabetes type 2 6 7
Prediabetes 3 0
Reactive hypoglycemia (postprandial) 2 1
General health 1 1
Hypotension 1 4

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Abdominal bloating 2
Excessive gas 1
Gas pain 1
Soft bowel movements 1
Stomach pain 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 1
Mild 6
None 7

Member evaluations

Glenn Govednik

evaluated on Mar 09, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 2: Major
  • Side effects: None

shankra

evaluated on Jan 12, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for Improve communication: None
  • Side effects: Mild