Drug interactions
Acarbose + Opuntia ficus indica
Severity: Minor
Acarbose and Opuntia ficus indica: minor interaction.
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Summary
Prickly pear cactus has shown glucose-lowering effects in small studies and may add to acarbose's effect.
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