Glyset
side effects, nutrient depletions, herbal interactions and health notes:
Data provided by Applied Health
• Take during the first part of a meal.1
• Prolonged use of drugs of this class, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, may decrease blood iron levels, due to decreased absorption of iron.2
• Avoid or limit alcohol use.3
• Vitamin E enhances insulin activity and should, therefore, be avoided while taking oral hypoglycemics such as Glyset.4
• The drug may delay the absorption of complex carbohydrates and dietary lactose and other disaccharides.5
• Do not take this medication with charcoal or digestive enzymes, it may reduce the effect of drugs of this class.6
• Avoid L-carnitine, and chromium with oral hypoglycemic agents because there could be an additive hypoglycemic effect.7
• Potatoes can interfere with blood sugar levels and glyset dosage may require adjustment.8
• The following herbs may potentiate the hypoglycemic effects of this drug: Alfalfa, Aloe, Bilberry, Bitter melon, Burdock, Cornsilk, Dandelion, Eucalyptus, Fenugreek, Garlic, Ginger, Ginseng, Gymnema, Juniper, Nettle, Onion, and Tansy.9
References1 Pronsky, Z Food Medication Interaction, 11th edition, 1999
2 Pronsky, Z Food Medication Interaction, 11th edition, 1999
2 Facts and Comparisons, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
3 Pronsky, Z Food Medication Interaction, 11th edition, 1999
4 Paolisso G, D'Amore A, Giugliano D, et al. Pharmacologic doses of vitamin E improve insulin action in healthy subjects and non-insulin-dependent diabetic patients. Am J Clin Nutr 57:650-656, 1993.
4 Paolisso G, D'Amore A, Galzerano D, et al. Daily vitamin E supplements improve metabolic control but not insulin secretion in elderly type II diabetic patients. Diabetes Care 16: 1433-1437, 1993.
5 Pronsky, Z Food Medication Interactions, 11th edition, 1999
6 Facts and Comparisons, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
7 Mingrone G. L-carnitine improves glucose disposal in type 2 diabetic patients. J Am Col Nutr 18: 77-82, 1999.
7 Anderson RA. Nutritional factors influencing the glucose/insulin system: chromium. J Am Coll Nutr. 1997 Oct;16(5):404-10.
8 Gannon MC, et al. Diabetes Care 1993;16:874.
8 The Review of Natural Products, Facts and Comparisons, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
9 Brinker F. Herb contraindications and drug interactions, 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998: 36, 71, 75, 77, 82.
9 Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
9 Bever BO and Zahnd GR. Plants with oral hypoglycemic action. Q J Crude Drug Res 17: 139-196, 1979.
9 Khan AK, Akhtar S, and Mahtab H. Treatment of diabetes mellitus with Coccinia indica. BMJ 280: 1044, 1980.
9 Mathew PT and Augusti KT. Hypoglycaemic effects of onion, Allium cepa Linn. on diabetes mellitus- a preliminary report. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 19: 213-217, 1975.
9 Manickam M, Ramanathan M, Jahromi MA, et al. Antihyperglycemic activity of phenolics from Pterocarpus marsupium. J Nat Prod 60: 609-610, 1997.
9 Stern E. Successful use of Atriplex halimus in the treatment of type 2 diabetic patients: a preliminary study. Zamenhoff Medical Center, Tel Aviv, 1989
9 PDR for Herbal Medicines, 2nd edition, Medical Economics Company, 2000
9 Neef H, et al. Inhibitory effects of Galega officinalis on glucose transport across monolayers of human intestinal epithelial cells (Caco-2). Pharm Pharmacol Lett 1996;6(2):86-89.
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