What is Acarbose?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Acarbose is an antidiabetic agent, alpha-glucosidase inhibitor. It is typically used to treat type 2 diabetes.
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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
| 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
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shankra
evaluated on Jan 12, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Improve communication: None
- Side effects: Mild
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