What is the most important information I should know about nateglinide?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to nateglinide, if you have type 1
diabetes, or if you are in a state of
diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment with
insulin).
Take care not to let your blood sugar get too low, causing hypoglycemia. You may have
hypoglycemia if you skip a meal, exercise too long, drink alcohol, or are under stress.
Know the signs of
low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and how to recognize them.
Always keep a source of sugar available in case you have symptoms of low blood sugar. Sugar
sources include orange juice, glucose gel, candy, or milk. Severe hypoglycemia may cause
loss
of consciousness, seizures, or death. If you have severe hypoglycemia and cannot eat or drink,
use an injection of
glucagon. Your doctor can give you a prescription for a glucagon emergency
injection kit and tell you how to give the injection.
If your blood sugar gets too high (hyperglycemia), you may feel very thirsty or
hungry. You may also urinate more than usual. Call your doctor right away if you have any
symptoms of hyperglycemia.
Nateglinide is only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet,
exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.
Changing any of these factors can affect your blood sugar levels.
It is important to take nateglinide regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription
refilled before you run out of medicine completely.
What is nateglinide?
Nateglinide is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This
medication helps your body respond better to insulin produced by your pancreas.
Nateglinide is used together with diet and exercise to treat type 2 (non-insulin dependent)
diabetes. Other diabetes medicines are sometimes used in combination with nateglinide if
needed.
Nateglinide may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my doctor before taking nateglinide?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to nateglinide, if you have type 1
diabetes, or if you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment with
insulin).
Before taking nateglinide, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any medications, or if you
have liver disease or gout. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this
medication.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell
your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether nateglinide passes into breast milk or if it could be harmful
to a nursing baby. Do not take nateglinide without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a
baby.
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