What is Starlix: Uses, Warnings & Interactions
Starlix overview
BRAND NAMES:
Starlix
Generic Names:
Nateglinide
Uses:
Treats type 2 diabetes.
Therapeutic Classes:
Hypoglycemic
Forms:
Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Starlix used for?
Starlix is a meglitinide drug used to treat type 2 diabetes. This medication is combined with proper diet and exercise to help the body to lower high blood sugar. Reducing high blood sugar can prevent conditions such as blindness, kidney damage, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Using Starlix may also minimize your risk of heart attack or stroke.
What form(s) does Starlix come in
Tablet
What are common Starlix doses?
Tablet 60MG
Tablet 120MG
Common Starlix prescriptions
Starlix
120mg tabletStarlix
60mg tablet
How to take Starlix
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
It is best to take this medicine within 30 minutes before a meal. If you skip a meal, then you should also skip your dose of nateglinide.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
It is best to take this medicine within 30 minutes before a meal. If you skip a meal, then you should also skip your dose of nateglinide.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
What to do if you miss a dose of Starlix
Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Oral routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Starlix contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to nateglinide.
Starlix warnings
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease, adrenal gland problems, or nerve problems.
This medicine may cause low blood sugar levels.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Starlix interactions
Some foods and medicines can affect how nateglinide works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Amiodarone, clonidine, fluconazole, guanethidine, glucomannan, Gymnema sylvestre, lanreotide, methandrostenolone, miconazole, octreotide, oxandrolone, phenytoin, reserpine, rifampin, somatropin, sulfinpyrazone, St John's wort, thioctic acid, or voriconazoleBlood pressure medicineA diabetes medicine that you take by mouthA diuretic (water pill)An MAO inhibitorAn NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including, aspirin, celecoxib, ibuprofen, naproxen)Steroid medicineThyroid medicine
Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.
Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. You will also need to check your blood sugar on a regular basis at home.
Starlix side effects
Serious Side Effects
Stuffy or runny nose, cough, sneezing, or sore throat.
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Shaking, trembling, sweating, fast or pounding heartbeat, faintness or lightheadedness, hunger, confusion
Rapid weight gain.
Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.
Less Serious Side Effects
Stuffy or runny nose, cough, sneezing, or sore throat.
Dizziness or drowsiness
Weight gain
Dizziness.
Rash or itching skin.
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