Starlix and Anorexia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Anorexia is reported as a side effect among people who take Starlix (nateglinide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Byetta, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Anorexia when taking Starlix. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,726 people who have side effects when taking Starlix from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Starlix?

Starlix has active ingredients of nateglinide. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 3,768 Starlix users. Check the latest studies of Starlix.

What is Anorexia?

Anorexia (eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight) is found to be associated with 1,121 drugs and 1,686 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Anorexia.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 29, 2026

3,726 people reported to have side effects when taking Starlix.
Among them, 51 people (1.37%) have Anorexia.

Among these 51 people:

How long have people been on Starlix when they have Anorexia? *

What is the gender of people who have Anorexia when taking Starlix? *

female: 60.78 %
male: 39.22 %

What is the age of people who have Anorexia when taking Starlix? *

What are other drugs people take besides Starlix? *

What are other side effects people have besides Anorexia? *

Weight Decreased: 28 people, 54.90%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 27 people, 52.94%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 17 people, 33.33%
Nausea And Vomiting: 15 people, 29.41%
Blood Glucose Increased: 13 people, 25.49%
Diarrhea: 6 people, 11.76%
Blood Glucose Decreased: 6 people, 11.76%
Constipation: 6 people, 11.76%
Belching (release of gas from the digestive tract): 6 people, 11.76%
Abdominal Distension: 5 people, 9.80%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 11.76%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 5.88%
Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (spreadable kidney cell tumour): 3 people, 5.88%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 5.88%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 2 people, 3.92%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 3.92%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 1 person, 1.96%
Cardiac Failure: 1 person, 1.96%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 1 person, 1.96%
Depression: 1 person, 1.96%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on nateglinide (the active ingredients of Starlix) and Starlix (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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