Starlix 120mg Tablets (Generic Equivalent)

Cheap Generic for Starlix 120mg is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Starlix helps your body respond better to insulin produced by your pancreas. Starlix is used together with diet and exercise to treat type 2 diabetes. Other diabetes medicines are sometimes used in combination with nateglinide if needed. Starlix may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

The health and medical information provided here is for general purposes only and is not a substitute for the expertise and judgment of your physician, or other health care professional. It should not be understood to indicate that the use of this medicine is safe, appropriate or effective for you. Always consult your health care professional before using this, or any other, drug.

Do not take Generic for Starlix 120 mg 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. Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can occur if you skip a meal, exercise too long, drink alcohol, or are under stress. Symptoms include headache, hunger, weakness, sweating, tremors, irritability, or trouble concentrating. Carry hard candy or glucose tablets with you in case you have low blood sugar. Other sugar sources include orange juice and milk. Be sure your family and close friends know how to help you in an emergency.
Starlix 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.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Starlix: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect while taking Starlix, such as:
seizure (convulsions); or
jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Less serious Starlix side effects may include:
runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, cough, cold or flu symptoms;
diarrhea, nausea;
back pain;
dizziness; or
joint pain or stiffness.

Starlix 120mg is taken thrice a day within a time span of 1 to 30 minutes and before a meal. Do not take Starlix if you have skipped a meal and wait until your next meal.

This medicine can cause low blood sugar to people who have diabetes. If you witness symptoms such as; headache, hunger, sweating, irritability, giddiness, fast heart rate etc., quickly look for a source of sugar like, fruit juice, hard candy, raisins or non-diet soda.

Your healthcare provider can prescribe you a glucagon emergency injection kit in case you have severe hypoglycemia.

Your blood sugar levels can also be affected due to stress, illness, surgery, exercise, alcohol use or skipping meals.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.