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GENERIC NAME: NATEGLINIDE - ORAL (nah-TEGG-lin-ide)
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USES: Nateglinide is used, either alone or in combination with metformin, to treat type-2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes. It lowers blood glucose levels by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, circulation problems, and blindness.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth usually three times daily within 30 minutes before the start of each meal; or take as directed by your doctor. If you skip a meal, skip your dose of medication; do not take the dose of nateglinide that would be due with the missed meal. If you have previously used certain other diabetes medications (e.g., glyburide, glipizide), nateglinide may not work for you. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. When used for an extended period, this medication may not work as well and may require different dosing. Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well (e.g., your blood or urine sugar level increases).
SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness may occur. If this effect persists or worsens, notify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: low blood sugar (with symptoms such as sweating, shakiness, hunger, rapid pulse). Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: confusion, seizures. An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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