Gliclazide extended-release tablets can usually be taken together with acarbose, and it is recommended that the medication be taken under the supervision of a doctor. Gliclazide extended-release tablets and acarbose are both used for lowering sugar, can be used as a common medicine for diabetic patients, for those who are not effective, such as taking one type of glucose-lowering drug effect is not satisfactory, you can combine two types of glucose-lowering drugs, so Gliclazide extended-release tablets and acarbose can be put together in the case of indications. Gliclazide extended-release tablets belong to the second generation of sulfonylurea hypoglycemic drugs, the principle of hypoglycemia is to stimulate the pancreatic β-cells to secrete insulin, so as to achieve the purpose of lowering sugar. Acarbose is mainly through the principle of inhibiting the absorption of food to reduce blood glucose, so that blood glucose to maintain a stable state, the two drugs are taken at the same time, the efficacy is better. Taking acarbose should be noted, such as allergic to any of the products need to be prohibited, in pregnancy, breastfeeding, with renal insufficiency need to be prohibited. It should be used with caution if you are physically weak and have pulmonary insufficiency. Some patients taking this product may experience headache, nausea and other symptoms, mild cases generally do not need to stop using, serious cases need to stop as soon as possible. Taking Gliclazide extended-release tablets should be noted that liver and kidney insufficiency is prohibited, allergic to sulfonylureas is prohibited, such as belonging to the severe infection or pre-operative and post-operative trauma is more serious, is prohibited. The dosage of this product should be controlled to avoid causing adverse reactions, such as constipation, diarrhea, skin itching, etc., which can be relieved after stopping the drug. Specific medication should be strictly in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, do not take without authorization.