What is generic for nateglinide?

What is generic for nateglinide?

Starlix (nateglinide) is available as a generic medication and may be significantly cheaper compared to the brand version.

What tier is nateglinide?

Medicare prescription drug plans typically list nateglinide on Tier 1 of their formulary. Generally, the higher the tier, the more you have to pay for the medication. Most plans have 5 tiers.

What is the cost of Starlix?

The cost for Starlix oral tablet 120 mg is around $400 for a supply of 100 tablets, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.

What is nateglinide 60 mg used for?

Nateglinide is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood) in people whose diabetes cannot be controlled by diet and exercise alone.

How fast does nateglinide work?

Take nateglinide up to 30 minutes before each of your three main meals….About nateglinide.

Type of medicine An antidiabetic medicine
Also called Starlix®
Available as Tablets

How safe is nateglinide?

Nateglinide increased early insulin release and reduced prandial glucose excursions (P < 0.05 vs. placebo). In sum, nateglinide is a safe and effective therapeutic option for treatment of patients with mild to moderate fasting hyperglycemia.

Can I take metFORMIN and nateglinide together?

metFORMIN nateglinide Using metFORMIN together with nateglinide can increase the risk of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring of your blood sugar to safely use both medications.

Can you take nateglinide after a meal?

It is best to take the tablet immediately before you eat your meal, but it can be taken up to 30 minutes before a meal. If you miss a meal, do not take a tablet.

Can you take nateglinide with food?

This medicine is usually taken between 1 and 30 minutes before a meal. If you skip the meal, also skip the scheduled dose of nateglinide. Use this medicine as directed even if you feel well and do not notice any signs of high blood sugar.

Is Synthroid more expensive than levothyroxine?

As a generic, levothyroxine is significantly cheaper than Synthroid.

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