What should I avoid while using this medication?
When taking Precose, you should avoid taking digestive enzymes such as pancreatin, amylase, or lipase. These types of drugs will make it harder for your body to absorb this medicine.
What is the average dose for an adult with diabetes?
the average dose for an adult with diabetes is 25mg taken 3 times a day at the start of each main meal (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
What other drugs may interact with Precose?
Drugs that may interact with Precose include isoniazid (for treating tuberculosis), niacin (Advicor, Niaspan, Niacor, Simcor, Slo Niacin, and others), nicotine patches or gum, birth control pills and other hormones, a diuretic or "water pill", heart or blood pressure medicine.
This is not a complete list of drugs that interact with acarbose (Precose). Consult your doctor to learn more about which drugs interact with acarbose.
Can I drink alcohol while using this medication?
No. It is recommended you do not drink alcohol throughout the duration of treatment because it may lower your blood sugar further.