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alpha Glucosidase Inhibitors [MoA]: Side Effects & Safety Data for 2 Drugs

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alpha Glucosidase Inhibitors [MoA] includes 2 drugs with a combined 1,988 adverse event reports in the FDA FAERS database. Compare their safety profiles, side effects, and outcomes below.

2
Drugs in Class
1,988
Combined Reports

All alpha Glucosidase Inhibitors [MoA] Drugs Ranked by Reports

Drug Brand Name Reports Deaths Hosp. Death Rate
ACARBOSE Acarbose 1,770 84 915 4.7%
MIGLITOL Miglitol 218 24 118 11.0%

Common Side Effects in alpha Glucosidase Inhibitors [MoA] Drugs

Side EffectReportsDeaths
Hypoglycaemia 332 10
Hypoglycaemic coma 180 0
Abdominal distension 140 1
Nausea 135 0
Diarrhoea 128 8
Asthenia 117 8
Vomiting 114 9
Dizziness 105 0
Diabetes mellitus inadequate control 99 1
Hyperhidrosis 85 0
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