Insulin inhalation, rapid acting for Diabetes, Type 2 User Reviews
Brand names: Afrezza
Insulin inhalation, rapid acting has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 15 reviews for the treatment of Diabetes, Type 2. 40% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 47% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Insulin inhalation, rapid acting
- J Man...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- September 8, 2016
Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "I feel great since starting Afrezza three months ago. You get so used to the lows and the brain fog from high doses of the long-acting injections that you forget what it feels like to feel normal. I cut down my basal and now I only get what I need, I haven't had a low or even felt one coming on in months. I've lost 5 lbs and got back the stamina I had 20 years ago. Starting Afrezza changed my life."
- Kuka
- October 26, 2016
Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "All the positive reviews on here are written by paidpeople and MNKD shareholders. Afrezza isn't being prescribed because it's an expensive drug with unknown long term effects on the lungs. Proceed with caution"
- KOano
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 7, 2018
Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "A bit of a pain as it was not explained properly. Having not been on insulin I had nothing to compare the dose to. Educator did not explain that after taking the dose to adjust to your optimum number you also adjust for the food you are about to eat. Whole first month almost a bust. The AIC did go down slightly. They dismissed the issues I raised that involved my throat and convinced me to go another month. Also, not sure they are all Quality Controlled. Some of the same dose feel like like nothing in them. It is confusing and not easy to keep track of how much you used to adjust for every time you eat something. I had a coupon, first month free. Copay after that is $15.00 per pack."
- Dave...
- January 14, 2017
Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "Biggest problem is that dosing is too erratic. Can't be dosed like typical injectable insulin. Unusable in my case with a cold or other respiratory infection. Although it saves you an injection, it actually causes more finger pricks as you don't know if you are using a correct dose."
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- Kuka
- January 19, 2016
Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "Where do I begin? The product is extremely expensive and dosing is erratic. One meal I need 4 units and the next I might need 8 (did I mention this stuff isn't cheap?). Causes a nagging cough (you are inhaling a powder into your lungs). Long term side effects on the lungs are unknown at this point (lung cancer noted in a couple of patients using Afrezza). Not worth the hassle nor the money"
- Jake...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 8, 2017
Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "I can't stop coughing. Like really can't stop coughing for the whole day I take this. I feel like my lungs are filled with powder, which my doctor says they pretty much are. Not using again. It's also really expensive."
- Harmony
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 2, 2021
Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "Bad and uncomfortable cough. Inconsistent results. Sometimes active after 30 minutes. Sometimes an hour. Drug seems safe short term but questionable for long term use. Pharmacy and dealing with uninformed Afrezza reps is whacko."
- Dallas
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- June 15, 2023
Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "Excellent! Works very well. You have to figure out how much time before the meal you should take it which enables you to get the best results. My A1C is now 6.4 and holding there. I have been taking Afrezza since when it was first approved."
- Anonymous
- November 1, 2008
Exubera (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "I have been using Exubera from its first availability and it has greatly improved my sugar level. It's much easier than using injections. I will be eagerly awaiting its future and hope that another drug company will be interested in supplying it as Pfizer has decided to no longer make it."
- Anonymous
- December 11, 2009
Exubera (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "I thought it was pretty awesome stuff, but thanks to 6 (out of 4000) old, broken down, lifetime smokers it's no longer with us. When I found out Pfizer stopped making it, it was like a little piece of me died. Now I get to stab myself a few times a day to stay alive. Such fun. 6 out of 4000! Really? 0.15%? What a shame. % of Americans with lung cancer in 2008 was 7.3%."
- winters
- January 17, 2009
Exubera (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "My husband and I both love Exubera. It gave him more control and gave him back his dignity. He is needle phobic and I had to give him his insulin shots. This also limited my freedom as I had to be there twice a day to administer the shot. So no overnight visits to my Mom unless he went too. With Exubera, diet and exercise, he was able to completely eliminate insulin shots. He also said that the shots were very painful for him and his skin became very sensitive and bruised."
- Steve...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 28, 2018
Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "Expensive, doesn't work and can't stop coughing. Stay away. I think all these 10 out of 10 star posts are made by shareholders of this company. Quite sad."
- RickH...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 1, 2017
Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "Expensive treatment that doesn't even replace all injections. Just replaces mealtime insulin. Not basal insulin. Not worth it"
- oooops
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- May 18, 2018
Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "For me, It takes twice the amount of Afrezza than Novolog. - No injections needed. + You can take it anywhere at anytime needed. +"
- Money...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 19, 2016
Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "Save your money. All positive reviews are written by investors of this product's stock."
- Huh
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 16, 2020
Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "hate shots, feels as if I am "less diabetic" - like the flexibility. Definitely better imo."
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Afrezza (insulin inhalation, rapid acting) "Those who are complaining that this is not working are likely Afreeza's competitors. I'm 6ft, 170 lbs well and reasonably fit. I've genetic type-2 diabetes (every male member in my family has it). Was on metformin but body started to develop resistance towards the drug. I hate needles, so Afreeza was god-send for me. I took a simple spirometric test and was prescribed the drug. This drug is phenomenal. One cartridge is 4u, I typically need 4u along with regular food and I'm all set. Blood sugar is within normal levels within the next 90 mins. Please don't spread bad news if you are a competitor. You are playing with people's lives here."