STARLIX (NATEGLINIDE)

Starlix Information

Starlix is a medicine also commonly known as Nateglinide. Because its main purpose is to control the body’s blood sugar levels, it is a medicine that is mostly prescribed to patients suffering from diabetes. Therefore, this drug is meant to help your organism to respond more effectively to the insulin that your pancreas normally produces.

If the patient is suffering from Type 2 diabetes (the patient does not depend on insulin), he or she should accompany Starlix with diet and exercise (and sometimes even with other diabetes medicines).

Starlix Indications

Starlix Warnings

Patients who have allergic reactions to this drug or to any of its main ingredients, who are suffering from type 1 diabetes, who are suffering from diabetic ketoacidosis may not be allowed to start following a treatment with Starlix.

During your treatment with this drug, you must not let your blood sugar levels become too low (thus, causing hypoglycemia). This could happen if you miss some of your meals, drink alcohol, exercise for a prolonged period of time or if you are under a lot of stress.

You should recognize hypoglycemia symptoms (such as seizures, loss of consciousness, and sometimes even death). You ought to keep a small amount of sugar by your side at any time (in case you experience any of these symptoms). If you are suffering from severe hypoglycemia and you cannot drink or eat, you should administer yourself an injection of glucagon. You should also keep an eye on hyperglycemia symptoms: increased thirst or hunger, more frequent urination. Inform your doctor as soon as you can if you experience any of the symptoms that have been listed here before you start taking Starlix. 

Nateglinide is just a small part of a complex treatment schedule that includes exercise, diet, and weight control. In order to get the proper results from your treatment with Starlix, you must strictly follow your medication, diet, and exercise routines. If you make any changes to any of these, you might risk a rise or a decrease in your blood sugar level.  

You must take Starlix on a regular basis, in order to receive the most benefit. You must not stop your treatment with Starlix without your doctor’s consent even if you start to feel better after a couple of days of treatment.

During your treatment with this medicine, you must not drink alcohol. It is known that alcohol can lower the body’s blood sugar levels, thus it may interfere with your Starlix treatment. Store this drug away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight. You should keep Starlix away from the reach of children.

Starlix Intake Guidelines

You should take Starlix exactly like your doctor prescribed you to. You should not change the dosage that your physician has prescribed you without his or her consent. If you have any further questions regarding your treatment, you should read the instructions on the drug’s label or you should ask a doctor, a pharmacist or a nurse.

You might be in need for dosage adjustments if you become ill, if you suffer from infections or from high fever, or if you are planning to have a surgery soon.

This drug is normally accompanied by a glass of water. Starlix should be taken in 3 times each day, half an hour before a consistent meal. If you miss one of your meals, you should not take extra doses of this drug. Ask your doctor for further instructions or postpone taking it before your next meal. 

Starlix Dosage

Starlix Overdose

If you suspect that you are suffering from Starlix overdose, you are in need of immediate medical care. The most common symptoms that normally occur when a patient overdoses with this drug are: nausea, hunger, cold sweats, anxiety and loss of consciousness, weakness, drowsiness, and sometimes even coma. If you experience any of the symptoms that have been listed here you should contact your local poison control center as soon as possible. Alert your personal physician at once.

Starlix Missed Dose

In order to get the most benefits from your treatment with Starlix, you should take this drug on a regular basis. However, if you happen to miss one of your prescribed doses, you should take it as soon as you remember. If it is about time for another dose, you should skip the one that you have missed and then continue with your regular dosing schedule.

Starlix Side Effects

Alert your physician immediately if you experience anything unusual or bothersome during your treatment with Starlix.

Starlix Drug Reactions

• diuretics (water pills);
• isoniazid;
• phenothiazines (such as Compazine);
• steroids (prednisone or any other);
• thyroid medicine (such as Synthroid);
• seizure medicines (such as Dilantin);
• birth control pills or any other hormones;
• diet pills;
• asthma medicines;
• cold or allergy drugs;
• nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs);

• aspirin or any other salicylates (this also includes Pepto-Bismol);
• sulfa drugs (such as Bactrim);
• monoamine oxidase inhibitors (also known as MAOI);
• beta-blockers (such as Tenormin);
• probenecid (Benemid).

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