Can people with coronary heart disease take acarbose?
Disease description:
I've had coronary heart disease for a long time. A close friend of mine suggested that taking acarbose may help improve the condition. I would like to know whether people with coronary heart disease can take acarbose.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Man
Whether patients with coronary heart disease can take acarbose usually depends on their specific medical condition. If a patient has both coronary heart disease and high blood sugar, acarbose may generally be taken under a doctor's guidance to help lower blood glucose and improve the condition. However, if the patient only has coronary heart disease without elevated blood sugar, taking acarbose is generally not recommended, as it may not effectively help regulate atherosclerosis.
