Precose and Lactic acidosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lactic acidosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Precose (acarbose), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Glucophage, and have Dermatomyositis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lactic acidosis when taking Precose. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,186 people who have side effects when taking Precose from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Precose?

Precose has active ingredients of acarbose. eHealthMe is studying from 1,189 Precose users. Check the latest studies of Precose.

What is Lactic acidosis?

Lactic acidosis (low ph in body tissues) is found to be associated with 995 drugs and 1,281 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lactic acidosis.

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On Sep, 04, 2026

1,186 people reported to have side effects when taking Precose.
Among them, 11 people (0.93%) have Lactic acidosis.

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Lactic acidosis when taking Precose? *

female: 70 %
male: 30 %

What is the age of people who have Lactic acidosis when taking Precose? *

What are other drugs people take besides Precose? *

What are other side effects people have besides Lactic acidosis? *

Confusion: 4 people, 36.36%
Blood Glucose Increased: 3 people, 27.27%
Acute Kidney Failure: 3 people, 27.27%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 27.27%
Blood Lactic Acid Increased: 2 people, 18.18%
Blood Phosphorus Increased: 2 people, 18.18%
Liver Function Tests Nos Abnormal: 2 people, 18.18%
Multi-Organ Failure (multisystem organ failure): 2 people, 18.18%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 2 people, 18.18%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 2 people, 18.18%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Lipodystrophy Acquired (a regional loss of subcutaneous adipose tissue which usually starts in the face, extends downward acquired): 2 people, 18.18%
Diabetes: 2 people, 18.18%
Dermatomyositis (inflammation of the skin and underlying muscle tissue, typically occurring as an autoimmune condition or associated with internal cancer): 2 people, 18.18%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 9.09%
Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (irritant-induced asthma): 1 person, 9.09%
Hypertriglyceridaemia (excess of triglycerides in the blood): 1 person, 9.09%
Electrocardiogram Qt Prolonged: 1 person, 9.09%
Asthma: 1 person, 9.09%
Allergic Rhinitis: 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on acarbose (the active ingredients of Precose) and Precose (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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