Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Nateglinide use as follows: Nateglinide is metabolized in the liver and mainly excreted by the kidneys. Individuals with compromised liver and/or renal disease cannot metabolize and/or excrete nateglinide and metabolites normally. This results in the medication staying in circulation for longer time than normal and can be toxic. Individuals with history of compromised liver or kidney functions must discuss with their physician regarding safety with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Nateglinide use as follows: Nateglinide carries the risk of inducing seizures in some individuals. This is a rare and serious side effect secondary to use of Nateglinide. Individuals with history of seizures must inform their physician about it and discuss regarding their safety with nateglinide intake. Report to your doctor for further recommendations in the event of presentation with seizures following nateglinide intake. Observe compliance [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Nateglinide use as follows: Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on nateglinide without consulting your physician. Discuss with your physician or nutritionist regarding your recommended diet plan and calorie intake limitations, if any. Observe compliance with any recommendations made, to help the blood [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Nateglinide use as follows: Nateglinide is absorbed quickly, completes the action, and gets eliminated quickly. Nateglinide starts acting in about 30 minutes, peaks in action in about an hour, and ceases to act by 4 hours after intake of the medication. Since it is very quick to act, nateglinide is to be taken no earlier than 30 minutes before the mealtime. Taking nateglinide as scheduled [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of Nateglinide use as follows: Hypoglycemia Nateglinide is very quick and short to act. It acts by stimulating release of more insulin from the cells of pancreas. Increased insulin secretion by nateglinide can help improve shifting of glucose from the blood into the cells of body tissues. Increased glucose shifting into the cells leads to lowered blood sugar numbers and improved regulation of blood sugars. Increased glucose shifting into [...]