Starlix and Fasting Blood Sugar
Fasting blood sugar is another way to study the effects of
diabetes drugs. In studies, people taking Starlix decreased their fasting blood sugar levels by up to 13.6 mg/dL, while people not taking Starlix increased their fasting blood sugar levels.
When and How to Take Starlix
General considerations for when and how to take Starlix include the following:
- Starlix comes in tablet form. It should be taken by mouth before each meal.
- The medication can be taken up to half an hour before each meal. If you skip a meal, howeer, you should also skip your dose of Starlix.
- For Starlix to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. The drug will not work if you stop taking it.
Dosing Information for Starlix
The dose of Starlix that your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
- How well your diabetes is controlled
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you are currently taking.
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Starlix. However, not everyone who takes it will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate Starlix quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can be easily treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
The most common Starlix side effects include:
Previous
Add this article to your Favorites
Email this article
Print