What it's used for
Repaglinide tablets are used alongside diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).
Typical dosing
The recommended starting dose is 0.5 mg before each meal if HbA1c is under 8%, or 1 to 2 mg if HbA1c is 8% or higher, up to a maximum daily dose of 16 mg.
Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.
Common side effects
The most common side effects include low blood sugar, upper respiratory infection, headache, sinus infection, joint pain, nausea, diarrhea, and back pain.
Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list
Covered at $0 with an active Tab membership when filled at a participating pharmacy nationwide or through mail order. A licensed clinician must prescribe the medication.
Related medications
Other diabetes medications covered at $0 with an active Tab membership.
Repaglinide cost without insurance
Cash prices for Repaglinide without insurance vary widely by pharmacy, strength and quantity — the same prescription can cost very different amounts at two pharmacies in the same town. That is the problem a membership solves.
Repaglinide is on Tab's covered $0 generic list. With an active Tab membership, every covered strength is $0 — not a percentage off, not a coupon that changes month to month — at participating pharmacies nationwide or through mail order. You do not need insurance, and Tab works whether or not you have a health plan.
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Repaglinide dosage and administration
The recommended starting dose is 0.5 mg orally before each meal if HbA1c is less than 8%; and 1 or 2 mg orally before each meal if HbA1c is 8% or greater. (2.1) The recommended dose range is 0.5 mg to 4 mg before meals, with a maximum daily dose of 16 mg. (2.1) The patient’s dose should be doubled up to 4 mg with each meal until satisfactory glycemic control is achieved. At least one week should elapse to assess response after each dose adjustment. (2.1) Instruct patients to skip the dose of repaglinide tablets if a meal is skipped. In patients who experience hypoglycemia, the dose of repaglinide tablets should be reduced. (2.1 ; 5.1) Instruct patients to take repaglinide tablets within 30 minutes before meals.
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. Your prescribing clinician decides the exact dose, form and schedule for you — this is not medical advice.
Repaglinide side effects
The following serious adverse reaction is also described elsewhere in the labeling: Hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] The most common adverse reactions (5% or greater incidence) among patients treated with repaglinide were: hypoglycemia, upper respiratory infection, headache, sinusitis, arthralgia, nausea, diarrhea, and back pain. (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Rising Health, LLC at 1-833-395-6928 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying designs, the adverse reaction rates reported in one clinical trial may not be easily compared to those rates reported in another clinical trial, and may not reflect the rates actually observed in clinical practice.
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. This is not a complete list. Report side effects to your clinician, and seek care for anything severe or unexpected.
Repaglinide drug interactions
Clinically Important Drug Interactions with Repaglinide Table 3 includes a list of drugs with clinically important drug interactions when administered concomitantly with repaglinide and instructions for preventing or managing them. Table 3: Clinically Important Drug Interactions with Repaglinide Gemfibrozil Clinical Impact: Gemfibrozil significantly increased repaglinide exposures by 8.1 fold [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] Intervention: Do not administer repaglinide to patients receiving gemfibrozil [see Contraindications (4) ] . Clopidogrel Clinical Impact: Clopidogrel increased repaglinide exposures by 3.9 to 5.1 fold [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] Intervention: Avoid concomitant use of repaglinide with clopidogrel.
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. Tell your clinician and pharmacist about every medication, supplement and over-the-counter product you take.
Who should not take repaglinide
Repaglinide tablets are contraindicated in patients with: Concomitant use of gemfibrozil [see Drug Interactions (7) ] Known hypersensitivity to repaglinide or any inactive ingredients Concomitant use with gemfibrozil (4) Known hypersensitivity to repaglinide or any inactive ingredients (4)
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. Whether this medication is appropriate for you is a clinical decision made by your prescribing clinician.
Common questions
Is repaglinide covered at $0 with Tab?
Yes. Repaglinide is on Tab's covered $0 generic list — every covered strength is $0 with an active membership, at participating pharmacies nationwide or by mail order.
Do I need insurance to get repaglinide through Tab?
No. Tab is a membership, not insurance. Covered medications are $0 with an active membership whether or not you have a health plan.
How do I get a repaglinide prescription with Tab?
Book a video visit with a licensed Tab clinician (unlimited visits are included with membership). If it's clinically appropriate, they send the prescription to your chosen participating pharmacy or by mail order.
How much does repaglinide cost without insurance?
Without insurance, retail cash prices for repaglinide vary by pharmacy, strength and quantity. Repaglinide is on Tab's covered $0 generic list, so every covered strength is $0 with an active Tab membership at participating pharmacies nationwide or by mail order.
What is the cheapest way to get repaglinide?
For medications on Tab's covered list, a Tab membership is the cheapest route: covered strengths of repaglinide are $0 with an active membership, and unlimited video visits with a licensed clinician are included, so the visit that produces the prescription is covered too.
What is the usual dose of repaglinide?
The recommended starting dose is 0.5 mg orally before each meal if HbA1c is less than 8%; and 1 or 2 mg orally before each meal if HbA1c is 8% or greater. (2.1) The recommended dose range is 0.5 mg to 4 mg before meals, with a maximum daily dose of 16 mg. (2.1) The patient’s dose should be doubled up to 4 mg with each meal until satisfactory glycemic control is achieved. (FDA-approved label, retrieved 2026-09-15. Your clinician sets your dose.)
What are the side effects of repaglinide?
The following serious adverse reaction is also described elsewhere in the labeling: Hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] The most common adverse reactions (5% or greater incidence) among patients treated with repaglinide were: hypoglycemia, upper respiratory infection, headache, sinusitis, arthralgia, nausea, diarrhea, and back pain. (FDA-approved label, retrieved 2026-09-15.)
What interacts with repaglinide?
Clinically Important Drug Interactions with Repaglinide Table 3 includes a list of drugs with clinically important drug interactions when administered concomitantly with repaglinide and instructions for preventing or managing them. (FDA-approved label, retrieved 2026-09-15. Tell your clinician about every medication and supplement you take.)
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