User:Mr. Ibrahem/Nateglinide

Nateglinide, sold under the brand name Starlix, is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is used together with diet and exercise. It is not a first line treatment, though may be added to metformin. It is taken by mouth.

Common side effects include dizziness, diarrhea, bronchitis, and low blood sugar. Use is not recommended in those with significant liver problems. Safety in pregnancy is not clear. It belongs to the meglitinide class and works by stimulating the release of insulin.

Nateglinide was approved for medical use in the United States in 2000 and Europe in 2001. In the United States it costs about 30 USD per month as of 2021. It is not available in the United Kingdom as of 2021.