Compare Prandin vs. Starlix
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Lowers blood sugar.
Prandin (repaglinide) works quickly to lower blood sugar, especially during mealtimes. However, it can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) if you are not consistent with your diet and exercise schedule.
Lowers blood sugar.
Starlix (nateglinide) can quickly lower your blood sugar, but needs to be timed with your meals.
Upsides
- Quickly and effectively lowers blood sugar during meal times.
- Less likely to cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) than Starlix (nateglinide).
- Good first-choice if you cannot tolerate metformin or add-on therapy if your blood sugars are not controlled on metformin alone.
- Can quickly lower blood sugar.
- Good alternative if you have poor kidney function.
- Can be safely used in people 65 and older.
- Widely available in generic (cheaper) form.
Downsides
- May cause some weight gain.
- May cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
- Can frequently interfere with how other medicines work.
- Not a good choice if you have poor kidney function, liver problems, or younger than 18 years old.
- Take during mealtime.
- May need to take as often as three times daily.
- Can easily cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) if you don't maintain a consistent diet or exercise schedule.
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Side effects
20possible side effects
- Low blood sugar31%
- Headache11%
- Sinusitis6%
- Joint pain6%
- Nausea5%
- Diarrhea5%
- Back pain5%
- Swelling in arms and legs5%
- Heart failure4%
- Rhinitis3%
- Constipation3%
- Vomiting3%
- Tingling, numbness, or burning sensation on the skin3%
- Chest pain3%
- Weight gain3%
- Inflammation of the airways2%
- Indigestion2%
- Urinary tract infection2%
- Tooth disorder2%
- Allergy2%
10possible side effects
- Common cold11%
- Back pain4%
- Flu symptoms4%
- Dizziness4%
- Joint problems3%
- Diarrhea3%
- Accidental trauma3%
- Inflammation of the airways3%
- Coughing2%
- Low blood sugar2%
Risks and risk factors
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
- Alcoholism
- Changes in meal pattern
- Changes in exercise
- Insulin
- Other antidiabetic medications
- Elderly
- Bad liver or kidney function
- Heart damage
- use with NPH-insulin
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
- Changes in meal pattern
- Changes in how much exercise you do
- Taking other antidiabetic medications
- Bad liver or renal function