Note: This document contains side effect information about miglitol. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Glyset.
Summary
Common side effects of Glyset include: abdominal pain, diarrhea, gastrointestinal signs and symptoms, and flatulence. Other side effects include: decreased serum iron, and skin rash. Continue reading for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
Applies to miglitol: oral tablet.
Other side effects of Glyset
Some side effects of miglitol (the active ingredient contained in Glyset) may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
- Bloated full feeling
- excess air or gas in stomach or intestines
- increase in bowel movements
- loose stools
- passing gas
- soft stools
- stomach or abdomen pain
Less common
- Skin rash
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to miglitol: oral tablet.
General
The most commonly reported adverse reactions include gastrointestinal symptoms; they tend to diminish in frequency and intensity with time.
Gastrointestinal
Very common (10% or more): Flatulence (41.5%), diarrhea (28.7%), abdominal pain (11.7%)
Postmarketing reports: Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis (may present with symptoms of diarrhea, mucus discharge, rectal bleeding, and constipation), ileus (including paralytic ileus), subileus, gastrointestinal pain, nausea, abdominal distention.[Ref]
The severity of gastrointestinal symptoms may be decreased by dosage reduction and avoiding high gas-producing foods and sucrose. Some studies have demonstrated a decrease in the severity of gastrointestinal effects over time with continued administration.[Ref]
Dermatologic
Common (1% to 10%): Skin rash[Ref]
Hematologic
Common (1% to 10%): Low serum iron[Ref]
