Prandin (Repaglinide) Prescriptions Available Online Today

Like other meglitinides, repaglinide works by telling your pancreas to release more insulin, which helps lower your blood sugar.

Repaglinide dosage varies greatly depending on how frequently you eat and how high your blood sugar levels are. Always follow your doctor's directions about how much repaglinide you should take. Typical dosage of repaglinide is 0.5 to 4 mg taken no more than 30 minutes before each meal.

Since repaglinide lowers blood sugar, it lowers the risks associated with high blood sugar, which include blindness, nerve damage, loss of limbs, kidney damage, and sexual dysfunction.

As with any medication, repaglinide carries a risk of side effects. While generally considered safe, you may experience side effects like:

• Joint pain

• Nausea

• Tiredness

• Excessive yawning

• Hunger

• Diarrhea

• Constipation

• Blurred vision

• Sweating

• Weight gain

• Irritability

• Chest pain

• Low blood sugar

• Headache

• Hair loss

• Joint pain

• Numbness around the mouth

• Heart palpitations

• Liver failure

• Pale or yellowed skin

• Dark urine

• Anemia

• Tingling in the fingers

• Back pain

• Cold symptoms

• Severe skin reaction

• Confusion

• Tremors

• Loss of consciousness

• Stomach pain

• Pancreatitis

• Weakness

• Fast heart rate

• Fever

While generally considered safe, repaglinide isn't right for everybody. Always tell your doctor about your medical history and current medications to help avoid serious complications.

Repaglinide can interact with other medications. Be sure to tell your doctor about all the medication you take, including vitamins, supplements, and over the counter medications. Especially be sure to mention any of the following:

• Ketoconazole (Nizoral)

• Barbiturates

• Anabolic steroids or androgens

• Itraconazole (Sporanox)

• MAO inhibitors like isocarboxazid [Marplan] and phenelzine [Nardil]

• Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

• Fluconazole (Diflucan)

• Salicylates

• Rifampin (Rifadin)

• Erythromycin (Ery-Tab)

• Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors like paroxetine fluoxetine (Prozac), (Paxil), and sertraline (Zoloft)

• Clarithromycin (Biaxin)

• Estrogens

• Amphetamines

• Beta blockers like propranolol (Inderal) or atenolol (Tenormin)

• Isoniazid

• Glucocorticoids like prednisone and methylprednisolone (Medrol)

• Phenothiazines like chlorpromazine (Thorazine)

• Gemfibrozil (Lopid)

• Phenytoin (Dilantin)

• Diuretics

• Atazanavir (Reyataz)

• Somatropin (Genotropin)

• Thyroid drugs

• Trimethoprim (Primsol)

• Decongestants

• NPH insulin (such as isophane insulin)

If you have certain health conditions, repaglinide may cause complications. Make sure you tell your doctor about your complete medical history, especially:

• Diabetic ketoacidosis

• Liver disease

• Kidney disease

Not enough human studies have been done to know for sure whether repaglinide is safe to take when pregnant or breastfeeding. However, animal studies showed that repaglinide could cause skeletal defects if taken while pregnant or breastfeeding. Discuss the risks and befits of taking repaglinide while pregnant or breastfeeding with your doctor.

The good news is that yes, you can buy repaglinide online. The bad news is that you need to be careful about where you buy it, because many websites skirt a federal law that requires all people to speak with a doctor before receiving any prescription medication.

With PlushCare, you can have a phone or video appointment with a doctor who is licensed in your state. If the doctor believes you would benefit from repaglinide, they can electronically send a prescription to your local pharmacy.