Insulin Detemir

Common brands: Levemir, Novolog, Humalog Kwikpen, Humalog Mix75/25, Humalog Junior Kwikpen

Top reporter: Novo Nordisk

Insulin Analog [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Loop Diuretic [EPC]Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor [EPC]GLP-1 Receptor Agonist [EPC]
38,855
Total Reports
8,773
Serious Reports
2,544
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (6.55%)

Patient Demographics

Male
15,468
Female
21,309

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

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

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 BLOOD GLUCOSE INCREASED 6,225
16.7%
2 NAUSEA 2,000
5.4%
3 BLOOD GLUCOSE DECREASED 1,575
4.2%
4 FATIGUE 1,548
4.1%
5 DIARRHOEA 1,408
3.8%
6 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1,367
3.7%
7 VOMITING 1,340
3.6%
8 DYSPNOEA 1,298
3.5%
9 MALAISE 1,217
3.3%
10 FALL 1,208
3.2%
11 DIZZINESS 1,162
3.1%
12 HEADACHE 1,114
3.0%
13 PAIN 1,091
2.9%
14 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 1,073
2.9%
15 HYPOGLYCAEMIA 1,069
2.9%
16 ASTHENIA 1,066
2.9%
17 WEIGHT DECREASED 978
2.6%
18 OFF LABEL USE 949
2.5%
19 DEATH 938
2.5%
20 PNEUMONIA 922
2.5%
21 INJECTION SITE PAIN 905
2.4%
22 CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT 900
2.4%
23 RENAL FAILURE 862
2.3%
24 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 816
2.2%
25 INCORRECT DOSE ADMINISTERED 753
2.0%
26 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 741
2.0%
27 GLYCOSYLATED HAEMOGLOBIN INCREASED 738
2.0%
28 VISUAL IMPAIRMENT 734
2.0%
29 WEIGHT INCREASED 676
1.8%
30 DRUG DOSE OMISSION 661
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.