Insulin regular for Diabetes, Type 1 User Reviews
Brand names: Humulin R, Novolin R, Myxredlin, Humulin R U-500 (Concentrated), Humulin R U-500 KwikPen ReliOn/Novolin R
- Dan...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- September 17, 2019
Insulin regular "Novolin R...have to buy because it is the cheapest without insurance. I believe Humalog R is the best insulin to take, however, if it is over $100, while Novolin is $25. Asked my doctor for Humalog, will give me, however, the insurance company won’t pay for it! They make you get a generic insulin 'Admelog.' It is better than Novolin, however, not close to Humalog in quality and reliability. I agree with the first review, Cara, what she stated about Novolin kicking in later on, I have also experienced. I have had times where it doesn’t seem to absorb!"
- Pet...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- October 30, 2020
Insulin regular "I have been uninsured for about 5 years now. Novolin R has been a life-saver for me. I do not feel that Wal-Mart would open themselves up for suit if they thought the product was inferior. I have to eat right and not pollute my body. When I act right and take care of myself, my sugar readings stay in check. When I don't, I pay the price no matter what insulin. I highly recommend this product if you are uninsured. $28 a month has saved me."
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- chi...
- April 14, 2016
Insulin regular "My diabetes has never been in such good control ever since I started using Humulin R U-500 insulin. I recently got an insulin pump, and this is the insulin that was used. The insurance I have now will not cover any insulin, so I had to stop taking Humulin R U-500 due to the fact I cannot afford the out-of-pocket costs. I am a hard-working woman with a good job, but because I am not at the poverty level, I am unable to get assistance with paying for this insulin. I have been off of this insulin for 2 days, and my blood sugars are rising 250-500. I need this insulin, and I need help in order to be able to start using it again."
- Rfo...
- February 3, 2016
Insulin regular "Only improvement would be a pen."
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- October 31, 2011
Insulin regular "Great medicine. No side effects."
- Lal...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 29, 2020
"I just got on this med, and I was 9 weeks pregnant. Now I find out I lost the baby at 11 weeks - feeling heartbroken."
- Anonymous
- October 31, 2011
Insulin regular "Excellent for controlling diabetes."
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Insulin regular "My options were to either pay the $306 for Humalog or wait and pay $25 for Novolin R. Novolin R, in my opinion, is unpredictable and must be used in small increments. It will keep you alive, but it will also make you feel slightly like a zombie at first. I believe you get what you pay for, and if normally insulin is hundreds of dollars, there's a reason Novolin R is sold for $25. Still, I'm grateful for the option until my health insurance clears up. I would just advise people to use extreme caution and not take over 6 units at a time. It takes sometimes 3 hours before the insulin even kicks in, so be aware if you keep taking more and more, it will have a rubber band effect, once it kicks in, you're sure to get low."