Prandin

Repaglinide

Prandin is medication used to treat type 2 diabetes by causing the pancreas to release more insulin into the blood stream.

Patients who experience any of the following side effects should immediately contact their doctors:

• Convulsions (seizures)
• Unconsciousness

Patients should contact their doctors as soon as possible if they experience any of the following common side effects while using Prandin:

• Cough
• Fever
• Low blood sugar
• Pain in the chest
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Shortness of breath
• Sinus congestion with pain
• Sneezing
• Sore throat
• Bloody or cloudy urine
• Burning, painful, or difficult urination
• Chest pain
• Chills
• Frequent urge to urinate
• Problems with teeth
• Skin rash, itching, or hives
• Tearing of eyes
• Tightness in chest
• Trouble in breathing
• Vomiting
• Wheezing
• Black, tarry stools
• Blood in stools
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Hoarseness
• Lower back or side pain
• Pinpoint red spots on skin
• Unusual bleeding or bruising

Source: “Repaglinide,” MayoClinic.com, April 1, 2007.