Insulin Human

Common brands: Humulin N, Humulin R, Humulin 70/30, Humulin R U-500, Afrezza

Top reporter: Eli Lilly And Company

Insulin [EPC]Insulin Analog [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Loop Diuretic [EPC]Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor [EPC]
40,861
Total Reports
10,272
Serious Reports
2,913
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (7.13%)

Patient Demographics

Male
17,260
Female
21,763

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

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

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 BLOOD GLUCOSE INCREASED 10,625
22.2%
2 BLOOD GLUCOSE DECREASED 3,473
7.3%
3 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 3,165
6.6%
4 INCORRECT DOSE ADMINISTERED 2,187
4.6%
5 HYPOGLYCAEMIA 1,541
3.2%
6 NAUSEA 1,496
3.1%
7 VISUAL IMPAIRMENT 1,488
3.1%
8 WEIGHT DECREASED 1,317
2.8%
9 DYSPNOEA 1,293
2.7%
10 FALL 1,251
2.6%
11 WRONG TECHNIQUE IN PRODUCT USAGE PROCESS 1,195
2.5%
12 MALAISE 1,186
2.5%
13 DIARRHOEA 1,183
2.5%
14 DIZZINESS 1,118
2.3%
15 FATIGUE 1,061
2.2%
16 VOMITING 1,057
2.2%
17 GLYCOSYLATED HAEMOGLOBIN INCREASED 1,056
2.2%
18 HEADACHE 1,038
2.2%
19 ASTHENIA 996
2.1%
20 CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT 983
2.1%
21 BLOOD GLUCOSE ABNORMAL 969
2.0%
22 WEIGHT INCREASED 959
2.0%
23 CATARACT 942
2.0%
24 MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION 942
2.0%
25 HYPERTENSION 921
1.9%
26 PAIN 890
1.9%
27 MATERNAL EXPOSURE DURING PREGNANCY 880
1.8%
28 HYPERGLYCAEMIA 866
1.8%
29 DRUG DOSE OMISSION 850
1.8%
30 INJECTION SITE PAIN 846
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.