Trying to lower your blood sugar level? Check out Acarbose (Precose) and find out how it can help you.
What is Acarbose (Precose), and what does it do?
Acarbose (Precose) is used to treat type 2 diabetes. Acarbose (Precose) is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor. It represses an enzyme called alpha-glucosidase, which slows carbohydrate digestion. As an effect of taking Acarbose (Precose), your body will absorb less sugar from the food you eat, meaning you will have lower post-meal blood sugar levels.
What dosages of Acarbose (Precose) are available?
The following are available dosages and forms of Acarbose (Precose):
Tablets
- 25 mg
- 50 mg
- 100 mg
What side effects are common with taking Acarbose (Precose)?
The most common side effects of Acarbose (Precose) are:
- Mild diarrhea
- Mild skin rash
- Stomach discomfort
Some people experience more serious side effects from Acarbose (Precose), including:
- Tiredness
- Nausea or vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Rectal bleeding
- Jaundice
- Dark urine
If you are taking Acarbose (Precose), and you start to experience side effects, contact your doctor immediately.
Does Acarbose (Precose) interact with other medications?
Acarbose (Precose) has been known to interact poorly with other medications, supplements and herbs.
When taking Acarbose (Precose), you should avoid taking:
Who should NOT take Acarbose (Precose)?
Not all people can take Acarbose (Precose). Acarbose (Precose) may not be a good choice if:
- You have an allergy to Acarbose or other similar medications
- You have a history of ketoacidosis
- You are pregnant or trying to get pregnant
What drugs are similar to Acarbose (Precose)?
Other drugs that are similar to Acarbose (Precose) include:
Does Acarbose (Precose) have a generic form?
Acarbose is a generic drug that is prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes. Precose is its brand name form.
What is the price of Acarbose (Precose) without insurance?
The average retail price of Acarbose (Precose) without insurance is $84.22.
Sounds expensive? NSURx can help you get this drug for a cheaper price. Look up Acarbose (Precose) on NSUR’s NSURx price look-up tool to find the pharmacy nearest to you with the lowest price.
How can I save money on Acarbose (Precose)?
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There is no limit on the number of prescriptions you can fill using NSURx or the frequency at which you can fill them. You can even use NSURx to get discounts on other prescriptions for your friends and family (including pets!).
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