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Can I take Acarbose for weight loss?

Firstly, Acarbose is a hypoglycemic drug, not a weight loss drug, so doctors wll not recommend people to take acarbose tablets to lose weight. If you are not a diabetic, taking this drug may cause hypoglycemia, along with possible gastrointestinal reaction. Acarbose is an α-glucosidase inhibitor, which inhibits α-glucosidase in the gastrointestinal tract, reducing carbohydrate […]