Alternatives to miglitol
1 same-class SPL records vs miglitol - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Glyset
About miglitol
Miglitol (Glyset) helps control blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. It should be used with diet and exercise.
Used for: Miglitol treats type 2 diabetes. It helps lower your blood sugar levels after meals. You should use it along with a healthy diet and regular exercise to manage your diabetes.
1 Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitor peers (wide set)
miglitol vs acarbose · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Hypoglycaemia" shows the widest count spread between miglitol and acarbose in this extract (202-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | miglitol | acarbose |
|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycaemia | 67 | 269 |
| Hepatic Function Abnormal | 46 | - |
| Decreased Appetite | 39 | - |
| Diarrhoea | 37 | 147 |
| Renal Impairment | 37 | - |
| Liver Disorder | 34 | - |
| Diabetes Mellitus | 29 | - |
| Nausea | 28 | 203 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
miglitol 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 miglitol? ▼
Reading a wide Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitor peer set (1 records)
miglitol (Glyset) sits in a wide Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitor peer set (1 of 1 class peers shown). Labeled indication field for miglitol: Miglitol treats type 2 diabetes.
Top FAERS reaction fields for miglitol total 368 reports across 10 reactions, set beside acarbose. 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 miglitol: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Glyset SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.