Key facts about Nateglinide
What dosages is Nateglinide available in?
Nateglinide is available as a 60 mg and 120 mg oral tablet.
What is Nateglinide used for?
Nateglinide is a meglitinide and is used to treat type 2 diabetes.
How does Nateglinide work?
Nateglinide belongs to the meglitinide class of medications. It works by making your pancreas release more insulin into your body. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body use sugar for energy and store any extra sugar for later use. This keeps your blood sugar from getting too high.
How do I take Nateglinide?
Nateglinide is typically dosed at 120 mg by mouth three times a day before meals.
Is it safe for me to take Nateglinide?
Nateglinide is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you.
Nateglinide Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Nateglinide:
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Back pain
- Flu symptoms
- Dizziness
- Joint problems
- Diarrhea
- Accidental trauma
- Bronchitis
Nateglinide Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Nateglinide. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severely low blood sugar: anxiety, sweating, shaking, confusion, dizziness, weakness, fast heartbeat, feeling hungry, seizures
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Nateglinide
The following medications may interact with Nateglinide:
- Drugs That May Increase the Potential for Hypoglycemia: Nateglinide dose reductions and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required when co-administered
- Drugs That May Increase the Potential for Hyperglycemia: Nateglinide dose increases and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required when co-administered
- Drugs That May Blunt Signs and Symptoms of Hypoglycemia: Increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required when coadministered
Who makes Nateglinide?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is Nateglinide safe in pregnancy?
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of Nateglinide in pregnant women. It is unknown whether Nateglinide
can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Nateglinide should be used during pregnancy only if the
potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
