Miglitol
Comprehensive clinical interaction and dietary monograph for Miglitol (Miglitol).
Kitchen Food, Drink & Dietary Conflicts
Biochemical interactions with common foods, beverages & cooking ingredientsMiglitol is used in combination with proper diet and exercise to control blood sugar. Skipping or delaying meals or exercising more than usual may cause your blood sugar to fall too low (hypoglycemia). Maintaining the diet and exercise program suggested by your doctor will ensure that the drug works properly. Alcohol may cause a decrease in blood sugar. Ask your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are taking miglitol.
Alcoholic Beverages (Beer, Wine, Spirits)
Multiplies respiratory depression and profound sedation with opioids and sedatives; blocks hepatic lactate uptake with metformin (lactic acidosis); triggers acute disulfiram-like vomiting and tachycardia with metronidazole; and accelerates dose-dumping in extended-release capsules.
Prescription & OTC Drug Interactions (DDI)
Documented pharmacological conflicts & contraindicated co-prescriptionsDietary Supplements, Herbs & Minerals (DNI)
Interactions with over-the-counter vitamins, minerals, and herbal preparationsChronotherapy & Meal Administration Protocols
Optimal absorption, meal-timing rules & GI tolerability protocolsFrequently Researched Drug-Substance Combinations
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Data on this clinical monograph is compiled from the U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus), openFDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL Section 7 Drug Interactions), the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS), and Krause and Mahan's Food & Nutrition Care Process.