Nateglinide: how to take it safely
Starlix
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Lowers blood sugar after meals in type 2 diabetes.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow with water, just before a meal.
When to take it
Take it 1 to 15 minutes before each main meal. If you skip the meal, skip the dose.
Take it with
Just before meals.
What to avoid
- Skipping meals while taking the dose.
- Alcohol.
- Always carry sugar or a sweet drink in case your blood sugar falls low.
Possible side effects
Low blood sugar, dizziness, stomach upset.
Get help if
Signs of low blood sugar (sweating, shaking, hunger, confusion): take sugar straight away. Fainting or fits: get emergency help.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.