A client with diabetes mellitus will begin drug therapy with acarbose (Precose).The nurse plans to include in a teaching plan that the most common side effect of this drug is which of the following?

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The most common side effect of acarbose is abdominal cramping, bloating, and flatulence. This is because acarbose slows down the digestion of carbohydrates, which can lead to an increase in gas production in the intestines. Acarbose does not cause weight gain, hypoglycemia, or lactic acidosis.

A Client with Diabetes Mellitus Will Begin Drug Therapy with Acarbose