Reviewer: Iron Bunny, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I could power a small city with the gas I produce. Gas-X doesn't make a dent in the gas production. I stopped taking it days before a significant event and the gas production went away. I have discontinued taking Acarbose until I see my endocrinologist next month. I need an alternative to Acarbose. I discontinued Actos because of the fluid retention. At least fluid retention does not produce ... Show Full Comment

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I could power a small city with the gas I produce. Gas-X doesn't make a dent in the gas production. I stopped taking it days before a significant event and the gas production went away. I have discontinued taking Acarbose until I see my endocrinologist next month. I need an alternative to Acarbose. I discontinued Actos because of the fluid retention. At least fluid retention does not produce gas.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Every time i take it I get acid indigestion!!!!!

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Every time i take it I get acid indigestion!!!!!
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Reviewer: rph333, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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?After having too many side effects with Metformin and severe reaction with Pioglitazone, I was prescribed Acarbose ( all generic names). Beside some gas problem, I tolerated this better then others. But my blood glucose level was not significantly reduced? Fasting Glucose is still 110 mg/dL , though I have reduced my total caloric intake and very careful with carbohydrates intake. I'm borderline ... Show Full Comment

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?After having too many side effects with Metformin and severe reaction with Pioglitazone, I was prescribed Acarbose ( all generic names). Beside some gas problem, I tolerated this better then others. But my blood glucose level was not significantly reduced? Fasting Glucose is still 110 mg/dL , though I have reduced my total caloric intake and very careful with carbohydrates intake. I'm borderline Diabetic and a retired pharmacist I will continue for few weeks before I discuss with my physician and at present taking 300 mg per day in three divided doses. This is the max dose recommended.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female (Patient)

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Reviewer: itcspirit, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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The medication has lowered my blood sugar levels but at the same time i am having bad side effects, mainly abdominal. Flagulance and gastritus. Constipation and diareah.

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The medication has lowered my blood sugar levels but at the same time i am having bad side effects, mainly abdominal. Flagulance and gastritus. Constipation and diareah.
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