Repaglinide (Cont.)

Dosing Information for Repaglinide

The dose of repaglinide 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.
 
(Click Repaglinide Dosing for more information.)
 

Side Effects of Repaglinide

As with any medicine, side effects are possibe with repaglinide. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate repaglinide 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 side effects of repaglinide include:
 
  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
  • Upper respiratory tract infections (similar to the common cold)
  • Headaches.
     
(Click Side Effects of Repaglinide to learn more, including potentially serious side effects to look out for.)
 

Drug Interactions With Repaglinide

Repaglinide can potentially interact with a number of medicines (see Drug Interactions With Repaglinide).
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;