Acarbose + Metformin

Uses

Acarbose and Metformin Uses Acarbose and Metformin are used in the treatment of diabetes.

How it Works

How Acarbose and Metformin Work Acarbose and metformin. Acarbose functions by slowing the breakdown of complex sugars into simpler sugars, which reduces the post-meal rise in blood sugar levels. Metformin decreases the production and absorption of sugar in the body and enhances the effectiveness of existing insulin.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Acarbose and Metformin include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and flatulence.

Expert Advice

Take it with food to reduce the likelihood of an upset stomach.
It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) when used with other antidiabetic medications, alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms, such as:
- Cold sweats
- Cool, pale skin
- Tremors
- Anxiety
Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medication.
Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Deep or rapid breathing
- Persistent nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
Acarbose + Metformin may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is characterized by an excess of lactic acid in the blood.

Other Combinations

Gliclazide + Metformin + Pioglitazone

Gliclazide + Metformin + Rosiglitazone

Gliclazide + Metformin + Voglibose

Glibenclamide + Metformin + Pioglitazone

Glibenclamide + Metformin + Rosiglitazone

Empagliflozin + Metformin

Dapagliflozin + Linagliptin + Metformin

Dapagliflozin + Metformin + Sitagliptin

Dapagliflozin + Metformin + Teneligliptin

Dapagliflozin + Metformin + Vildagliptin

D-Chiro Inositol + Melatonin + Metformin + Myo-Inositol (Inositol) + Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid) + Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)

D-Chiro Inositol + Metformin + Myo-Inositol (Inositol) + Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid) + Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)

Fenofibrate + Metformin

Glimepiride + Metformin + Pioglitazone

Glimepiride + Metformin + Rosiglitazone

Glimepiride + Metformin + Sitagliptin

Glimepiride + Metformin + Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)

Glimepiride + Metformin + Voglibose

Dapagliflozin + Metformin

Atorvastatin + Glimepiride + Metformin

Atorvastatin + Metformin

Glibenclamide + Metformin

Gliclazide + Metformin

Glimepiride + Metformin

Benfotiamine + Metformin

Alpha Lipoic Acid + Metformin

Linagliptin + Metformin

Alogliptin + Metformin

Bromocriptine + Metformin

Canagliflozin + Metformin

Evogliptin + Metformin

Gemigliptin + Metformin

Glipizide + Metformin

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