Alternatives to nateglinide
1 same-class SPL records vs nateglinide - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Starlix
About nateglinide
Nateglinide (Starlix) helps control blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. It should be used with diet and exercise.
Used for: Nateglinide is used to help lower blood sugar in adults who have type 2 diabetes. You should also follow a diet and exercise plan while taking this medicine. Nateglinide should not be used if you have type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
1 Meglitinide peers (wide set)
nateglinide vs repaglinide · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Diarrhoea" shows the widest count spread between nateglinide and repaglinide in this extract (302-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | nateglinide | repaglinide |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Glucose Increased | 76 | 206 |
| Diarrhoea | 63 | 365 |
| Dyspnoea | 62 | 277 |
| Fatigue | 56 | 212 |
| Nausea | 54 | 259 |
| Renal Failure | 51 | - |
| Death | 47 | - |
| Decreased Appetite | 46 | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
nateglinide peer mix vs class inventory
Peer mix
0 OTC and 1 Rx SPL records in this peer set (1 total). Class inventory for Meglitinide: 2 drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What same-class SPL records sit beside nateglinide? ▼
Reading a wide Meglitinide peer set (1 records)
nateglinide (Starlix) sits in a wide Meglitinide peer set (1 of 1 class peers shown). Labeled indication field for nateglinide: Nateglinide is used to help lower blood sugar in adults who have type 2 diabetes.
Top FAERS reaction fields for nateglinide total 540 reports across 10 reactions, set beside repaglinide. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
Registry note: Therapeutic-class peer lists are registry indexes, not prescribing advice. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for nateglinide: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Starlix SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.