Precose is a prescription medicine that is approved to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article explains how Precose works, outlines some potential side effects, and lists some tips on taking the medication.
This eMedTV resource discusses how Precose lowers blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes by slowing the digestion of carbohydrates from the diet. This page also explains that there are no universally accepted off-label Precose uses.
A few common Precose side effects include gas, abdominal pain (or stomach pain), and diarrhea. This page on the eMedTV site also explores some of the serious side effects of Precose, which can include severe diarrhea and signs of an allergic reaction.
Generally, the recommended starting Precose dosage is 25 mg three times daily. This eMedTV segment lists factors that can affect Precose dosing (such as other drugs you may be taking), as well as some tips on when and how to take the medication.
Precose drug interactions can increase your chance of high or low blood sugar, among other things. This eMedTV segment lists some of the drugs that can potentially interact with Precose, such as estrogens, thyroid medications, and corticosteroids.
This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at several Precose warnings and precautions, such as the risk of increased liver enzymes in some people taking Precose, the safety of taking it while nursing, and people who shouldn't take this drug at all.
Generic versions of Precose are currently available in three strengths. This part of the eMedTV Web site takes a closer look at generic Precose, including how the drug compares to brand-name Precose.
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