Alternatives to acarbose
1 same-class SPL records vs acarbose - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Precose
About acarbose
Acarbose is a medicine that helps lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It works best when used with diet and exercise.
Used for: Acarbose is used to help control blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. You should use it along with a healthy diet and regular exercise. This medicine helps to keep your blood sugar from getting too high after you eat.
1 Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitor peers (wide set)
acarbose vs miglitol · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Hypoglycaemia" shows the widest count spread between acarbose and miglitol in this extract (202-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | acarbose | miglitol |
|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycaemia | 269 | 67 |
| Nausea | 203 | 28 |
| Blood Glucose Increased | 200 | 21 |
| Dizziness | 160 | - |
| Diarrhoea | 147 | 37 |
| Drug Interaction | 142 | 26 |
| Vomiting | 142 | 20 |
| Acute Kidney Injury | 139 | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
acarbose peer mix vs class inventory
Peer mix
0 OTC and 1 Rx SPL records in this peer set (1 total). Class inventory for Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitor: 2 drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What same-class SPL records sit beside acarbose? ▼
Reading a wide Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitor peer set (1 records)
acarbose (Precose) sits in a wide Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitor peer set (1 of 1 class peers shown). Labeled indication field for acarbose: Acarbose is used to help control blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Top FAERS reaction fields for acarbose total 1,639 reports across 10 reactions, set beside miglitol. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
Registry note: Therapeutic-class peer lists are registry indexes, not prescribing advice. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for acarbose: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Precose SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.