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20 People found this comment helpful

I don't have to worry that my sugar level will take a dive after I eat anymore. My glucose used to go from 186 after meal and drop to 54 within 1-1.5 hrs. later.

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I think it makes my mouth extremely dry at night.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/21/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I just started Acarbose a few days ago for hypoglycemia. I have only experienced gas one time. My blood sugar has not dropped once since I have started this medication. It was dropping as low as 11 at times within an hour or two after eating meals.

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Y.L.C. | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/17/2023
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.3
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I haveType 2 Diabetis and with this Acarbose medication I am experiencing Severe Flatulence...Abdominal Growth (my stomach was a lot flatter before) and I have gained weight...Not Happy.

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Desert Chef | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/16/2015
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.3
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I have been taking Acarbose only for a few weeks. But at this point it has lower my blood sugar (BS) significantly. Pre-Acarbose, I was getting BS ranging from 130 to 200. Now I am ranging from 90 to 120 - as measured before each meal. I take 100mg just before eating, 3 times a day (max recommended dose). The only side effect is significant gas - more noise than oder. I am trying to deal with this because the positive BS effect is great. I also take Glipicide,and Tradjenta; but those alone have had very little positive effect. I well report back after a few months of continued use. Read More Read Less

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antietamquilter | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/26/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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Really bad side effects... leg cramps, nauseau, ice headache, swelling in back of eye. Not sure I can last weeks on this. When I don't take it no side effects... 1 pill causes such nasty effects feel like chemotherapy toxin in your system

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bamy | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/9/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.0
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I have been taking this for almost 2 years, and for the first time in 14 years my A1c is below 7. I have very little gas. But it blocks the absorption of calcium, and causes unbearable muscle cramps the last few months. If I skip day, my cramps go away almost completely. It could be a reaction to Levaquin too, so I will try it again in a couple of weeks. Levequin caused severe tendonitis. I also take 3,000 mg of calcium and 10,000 units of vitamin D3. I used to have severe cramps for years before starting Acarbose, then felt better on it, then started the calcium and felt better for a year. It is hard to get this all straightened our. Hope to start on active vitaminD3, Calcitriol to see if I can absorb calcium better. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/21/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.7
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after a uti i was given insulin to control my blood sugar,after treatment of uti to return back to oral hypoglycemics for me was difficult.Acarbose made it easy and now i am having a HbA1c of 6-6.5.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/7/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 1.7
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I think it makes my mouth extremely dry at night.

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marr | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/8/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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Xxxx | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/18/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/4/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.7
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babadarma | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/14/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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The gas and possibly weight gain Acarbose causes are my only negatives. I am happy to trade gas for lack of constipation and help with hypoglycemia.

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Wendell. | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/16/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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Gas gas gas Cramps spasms and chronic diarrhea Feel so frustrated. Swapping one evil for another

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/20/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.3
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I like many have bad gas and some abdominal pain. I find it lowers my sugar a lot. I take less insulin now. It has also caused some weight loss which I need the most.

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ironstar2006 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/31/2011
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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I don't have to worry that my sugar level will take a dive after I eat anymore. My glucose used to go from 186 after meal and drop to 54 within 1-1.5 hrs. later.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/27/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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Given acarbose for hypoglycemia. A lot of gas produced. Taking 25-50 mg per meal. Does not keep blood sugar from falling very well.

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Bill | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/16/2010
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.7
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I have gas and stomach cramps.

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zoozan | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/28/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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I have not used this drug. Just looking it up. Published this week in Dr. Gott's column in local newspaper, patient reports using it for fatigue. (no mention of diabetes) I do not have diabetes, but do have post polio fatigue.

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Iron Bunny | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/26/2010
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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I could power a small city with the gas I produce. Gas-X doesn't make a dent in the gas production. I stopped taking it days before a significant event and the gas production went away. I have discontinued taking Acarbose until I see my endocrinologist next month. I need an alternative to Acarbose. I discontinued Actos because of the fluid retention. At least fluid retention does not produce gas.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/18/2010
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 1.7
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Every time i take it I get acid indigestion!!!!!

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rph333 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/26/2009
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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?After having too many side effects with Metformin and severe reaction with Pioglitazone, I was prescribed Acarbose ( all generic names). Beside some gas problem, I tolerated this better then others. But my blood glucose level was not significantly reduced? Fasting Glucose is still 110 mg/dL , though I have reduced my total caloric intake and very careful with carbohydrates intake. I'm borderline Diabetic and a retired pharmacist I will continue for few weeks before I discuss with my physician and at present taking 300 mg per day in three divided doses. This is the max dose recommended.Read More Read Less

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