Human Insulin

Common brands: Novolin R, Novolin N, Novolin 70/30, Lasix, Aspirin 325

Top reporter: Novo Nordisk

Insulin [EPC]Insulin Analog [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Loop Diuretic [EPC]Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor [EPC]
12,336
Total Reports
3,377
Serious Reports
1,202
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (9.74%)

Patient Demographics

Male
5,641
Female
6,183

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Human Insulin.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 BLOOD GLUCOSE INCREASED 2,007
15.3%
2 BLOOD GLUCOSE DECREASED 717
5.5%
3 NAUSEA 686
5.2%
4 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 631
4.8%
5 DIARRHOEA 507
3.9%
6 DYSPNOEA 501
3.8%
7 DIZZINESS 462
3.5%
8 FATIGUE 452
3.4%
9 HYPOGLYCAEMIA 446
3.4%
10 FALL 388
3.0%
11 MALAISE 388
3.0%
12 VOMITING 385
2.9%
13 HEADACHE 376
2.9%
14 DEATH 375
2.9%
15 ASTHENIA 366
2.8%
16 WEIGHT DECREASED 366
2.8%
17 RENAL FAILURE 352
2.7%
18 PAIN 349
2.7%
19 PNEUMONIA 344
2.6%
20 WEIGHT INCREASED 304
2.3%
21 MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION 301
2.3%
22 DECREASED APPETITE 299
2.3%
23 CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT 293
2.2%
24 HYPERTENSION 292
2.2%
25 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 287
2.2%
26 DIABETES MELLITUS INADEQUATE CONTROL 284
2.2%
27 GLYCOSYLATED HAEMOGLOBIN INCREASED 256
1.9%
28 CARDIAC FAILURE CONGESTIVE 242
1.8%
29 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 241
1.8%
30 DIABETES MELLITUS 238
1.8%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.