- Brand Name : Starlix
- Drug Class : Antidiabetics, Meglitinides Derivatives
- Medical Author : Dr. Vinod Katiboina, Pharm. D.
- Medical Reviewer : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
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What Is Nateglinide and How Does It Work?
Nateglinide is a prescription medication used to treat the symptoms of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Nateglinide is available under the following different brand names: Starlix
What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Nateglinide?
Common side effects of Nateglinide include:
- Upper respiratory tract infection,
- Back pain,
- Flu symptoms,
- Dizziness,
- Joint pain or inflammation,
- Diarrhea,
- Bronchitis,
- Coughing,
- Weight gain, and
- Symptoms of low blood sugar (sweating, trembling, dizziness, increased appetite, palpitations, nausea, fatigue, and weakness).
Serious side effects of Nateglinide include:
- Hives,
- Difficulty breathing,
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat,
- Seizure, and
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes
Rare side effects of Nateglinide include:
- none
Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:
- Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
- Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
- Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.
This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.