What is Starlix?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

Pharmacy

Starlix (nateglinide) is a prescription antidiabetic drug used to treat people with type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes. Its active ingredient nateglinide, helps lower blood sugar by increasing the amount of insulin produced by the pancreas. Starlix will not be effective for people who have already been on antidiabetic medications for a long period of time.

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