Starlix - Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes

Starlix is a medication used to treat high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It helps control blood sugar by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas.
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Drug
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Available with a prescription from pharmacies or healthcare providers
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Starlix FAQ


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What is Starlix used for?

Starlix is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medicine helps your body respond better to insulin produced by your pancreas. Starlix is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medicine is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Is Starlix a Nateglinide?

Starlix (nateglinide) is an oral diabetes medicine used together with diet and exercise to treat type 2 (non- insulin dependent) diabetes. Other diabetes medicines are sometimes used in combination with Starlix if needed. Starlix is available in generic form. What Are Side Effects of Starlix? Starlix may cause serious side effects including:

What is nateglinide (Starlix) used for?

Nateglinide (Starlix) is a medication prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Side effects, drug interactions, warnings and precautions, and pregnancy information should be reviewed prior to taking any medication. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic condition in which a person's blood sugar (glucose) levels are too high.

How does Starlix work?

Starlix works by stimulating the pancreas to produce insulin more quickly, which helps to keep blood sugar levels under control after meals. Starlix tablets start to act within a very short time after they are swallowed and are eliminated from the body rapidly. 2. What you need to know before you take Starlix

What is Starlix Nateglinide?

The active substance of Starlix, nateglinide, belongs to a group of medicines called oral antidiabetics. Starlix is used to treat adult patients with type 2 diabetes. It helps to control the level of sugar in the blood.

Is Starlix a glycemic supplement for diabetes mellitus?

STARLIX is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. STARLIX should not be used in patients with Type 1 diabetes mellitus or for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis. 2. Starlix Dosage and Administration

Can I take Starlix If I have diabetes?

Starlix is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medicine is not for treating type 1 diabetes. Other diabetes medicines are sometimes used in combination with Starlix if needed. You should not use Starlix if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).

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