Insulin detemir Side Effects

Brand Names: Levemir

Please note - some side effects for Insulin detemir may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Insulin detemir - for the Consumer

Insulin Detemir Cartridges

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Insulin Detemir Cartridges:

Redness, swelling, itching, or mild pain at the injection site.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; wheezing); changes in vision; chills; confusion; dizziness; drowsiness; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; headache; loss of consciousness; mental or mood changes; muscle pain, weakness, or cramping; seizures; slurred speech; swelling; tremor; trouble breathing; trouble concentrating; unusual hunger; unusual sweating; weakness.

Insulin Detemir Vials

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Insulin Detemir Vials:

Redness, swelling, itching, or mild pain at the injection site.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; wheezing); changes in vision; chills; confusion; dizziness; drowsiness; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; headache; loss of consciousness; mental or mood changes; muscle pain, weakness, or cramping; seizures; slurred speech; swelling; tremor; trouble breathing; trouble concentrating; unusual hunger; unusual sweating; weakness.

Side Effects by Body System

Metabolic

Metabolic side effects have included hypoglycemia and weight gain.

Local

Local side effects have included lipodystrophy, redness, pain, itching, hives, swelling, and inflammation at the injection site.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included systemic or general allergy to insulin manifesting as rash (including pruritus) over the whole body, shortness of breath, wheezing, reduction in blood pressure, rapid pulse, or sweating. Severe cases of generalized allergy, including anaphylactic reactions, may be life threatening.

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