Prandase

This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Before taking acarbose,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to acarbose or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially other medications for diabetes, digoxin (Lanoxin), diuretics ('water pills'), estrogens, isoniazid, medications for high blood pressure or colds, oral contraceptives, pancreatic enzymes, phenytoin (Dilantin), steroids, thyroid medications, and vitamins.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had ketoacidosis, cirrhosis, or intestinal disease such as inflammatory bowel disease or bowel obstruction.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking acarbose, call your doctor.
• if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking acarbose.