Nateglinide and Sotagliflozin: Interaction Details
AI-assisted, pharmacist-reviewed · Source data updated Aug 8, 2026 · Sources: FDA labeling, DDInter 2.0, cited literature
Nateglinide
Sotagliflozin
How we grade severity & evidence
Severity levels
- Contraindicated: These should generally not be used together.
- Major: Potentially serious — often needs a change or close monitoring.
- Moderate: Can be significant — usually manageable with monitoring.
- Minor: Usually limited clinical impact.
Evidence grades
- Established: Well documented — supported by controlled studies or strong clinical data.
- Probable: Good supporting evidence, though not definitively proven.
- Suspected: Some evidence suggests this interaction, but it is not well established.
- Possible: Limited or conflicting evidence; the interaction may occur.
- Theoretical: Predicted from the drugs' pharmacology; not yet confirmed in people.
Ratings come from the documented interaction literature and are reviewed by a pharmacist. They describe the documented risk of the combination, not what will necessarily happen to you — your dose, timing, and health picture all matter.
What happens
An increased risk of hypoglycemia
Interaction Deep Dive
Concomitant use of sotagliflozin with insulin secretagogues may increase the risk of hypoglycemia. Therefore, a lower dose of insulin secretagogue may be required to minimize the risk of hypoglycemia when used in combination with sotagliflozin1.
Why it happens (mechanism)
Additive hypoglycemia
Common questions
Can I take Nateglinide and Sotagliflozin together?
An increased risk of hypoglycemia Always confirm with your pharmacist or prescriber before making any change.
How serious is the Nateglinide and Sotagliflozin interaction?
It is rated moderate. Can be significant — usually manageable with monitoring.
How quickly could this interaction happen?
The documented onset is "unspecified". The timing of this interaction is not well characterized.
How strong is the evidence for this interaction?
The evidence is graded "theoretical". Predicted from the drugs' pharmacology; not yet confirmed in people.
Questions for your pharmacist
- Does my dose of Nateglinide or Sotagliflozin need adjusting while I take them together?
- What symptoms should prompt me to call you or my prescriber right away?
- Does the timing of my doses matter for this combination?
- Is there anything you'd monitor while I'm on both?
References (1)
- Product Information: INPEFA(TM) oral tablets, sotagliflozin oral tablets. Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Inc (per FDA), The Woodlands, TX, 2023. DailyMed
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