What is Glyset?
This slows down the breakdown of carbohydrates in your body. This reduces the amount that enters your bloodstream after eating and helps to prevent hyperglycemia.When combined with diet and exercise, Glyset can help improve blood sugar control for adults with type II diabetes.This medication guide does not list all possible uses of Glyset.
Side effects of Glyset
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling of the face, lips, or throat.
Glyset can cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Constipation or severe diarrhoea.
- Bloody or tarry stool;
- Rectal bleeding
- Diarrhoea that is bloody or contains mucus
Glyset can cause the following side effects:
- Stomach discomfort;
- Diarrhoea;
- Gas
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. Reaching the FDA to report adverse side effects is easy at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Similar/related drugs
Ozempic, Mounjaro, Metformin, Trulicity, Lantus, Victoza, and Tresiba
Warnings
Glyset should not be used if you suffer from inflammatory colitis (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's), an obstruction in your intestines affecting digestion, or stomach disorders that cause excess gas. This medicine should not be taken if you have diabetic ketoacidosis.
Before you take this drug
Glyset should not be used if:
- Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disorder, also known as ulcerative colitis.
- A chronic gastrointestinal disorder that affects digestion
- Blockage of your intestines
- A stomach disorder that produces excess gas
- Diabetic ketoacidosis: Call your doctor to get insulin.
Tell your doctor about kidney disease if you want to make sure Glyset will not harm you.Glyset should not harm an unborn child.If you intend on becoming pregnant or already are, notify your physician.Miglitol may pass into breastmilk and harm a nursing infant. This medicine should not be taken while breastfeeding.This medication should not be given to anyone younger than 18 without consulting a doctor.
How to take Glyset?
Glyset should be taken three times per day, at the beginning of each meal. Please follow the directions on the prescription label. Your doctor may change your dosage from time to time in order to get you the best results. Take this medication only as prescribed. Do not exceed or extend beyond the recommended dosage or time period.Each dose should be taken with the first mouthful of your main meal.Low blood sugar Hyperglycemia is a condition that can affect anyone with diabetes. headache and sweating are symptoms.Use a dextrose source of sugar to quickly treat low blood glucose while taking Glyset (such as dates, raisins, or plums). This medicine may inhibit the actions of sucrose, so a sugar source based on sucrose will not work. Sucrose sources include cane, candy, table, chocolate, syrup, and other sweetened foods.If you are suffering from severe hypoglycemia, your doctor may prescribe an emergency injection kit. Make sure that your family members and friends are familiar with how to administer this emergency injection.Stress, illness, surgery, or alcohol consumption can affect blood sugar levels. Consult your doctor before changing the dose or schedule of your medication.Glyset may be part of a comprehensive treatment programme that includes diet, exercise, and weight control. Regular blood sugar tests, as well as special medical care, are also included. You should follow your doctor's advice.Store away from heat and moisture at room temperature.
What happens if I miss the dose?
As soon as you recall, take your dose. If your next scheduled dosage is approaching, skip the missed dose. You should not take more medicine to compensate for a missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention.
What should be avoided?
If your doctor prescribes any restrictions regarding food, beverage, or activity, follow their instructions.
Interaction with other drug
Some digestive enzyme supplements can decrease the effect of miglitol. They should not be taken together, including:
- Pancreatin
- Arco-lase (also known as cotazym), donnazyme (also known as creon), pancrease (also known as ku-zyme), and other products
If you combine glyset with any other drug that lowers blood sugar, such as insulin or oral diabetes medication, your chances of experiencing low blood sugar may increase.Tell your doctor if you are taking any new medications or if you will stop using any of your current ones.
- Propranolol
- Ranitidine.
This list is not complete. Many other medications can enhance or reduce the effect of miglitol on lowering blood sugar. This includes over-the-counter and prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. This medication guide does not list all possible interactions.
