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Miglitol (Glyset) Drug for Diabetes: Use, Side Effects, Interactions




Miglitol
(Glyset, United States and Canada)

More drugs used for Diabetes.

Use:

Miglitol or Glyset is used in the treatment of diabetes, specifically type 2 diabetes or non insulin dependent diabetes.

How It Works:

Miglitol or Glyset interferes with the absorption of carbohydrates and thus reduces the rise in blood sugar levels. It needs to be taken at the beginning of a meal to have the most effect.

Side Effects:

Miglitol or Glyset is associated with gastro intestinal side effects - flatulence, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort. It is recommended start with a lower dose and slowly increase to minimize these gastro intestinal side effects.

Cautions for People:

People with diabetes may find Miglitol or Glyset a useful addition to their drug regime, however, regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is still required.

Drug Interactions:

With other drugs that also reduce blood sugar levels, Miglitol or Glyset has the potential to lower them too far, that is produce hypoglycemia. If hypoglycemia does occur, glucose not sucrose is needed to reverse the effect - Miglitol or Glyset will prevent the absorption of sucrose.

Further Reading:

Diabetes Care 1998;21:409

Added to Virtual Drugstore May 1999.

The relevant product monographs must be regarded as the appropriate sources of prescribing information.













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