Question 1

are there any long term adverse effects of lantus (insulin glargine) tx?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Possible long term adverse effects with Lantus (insulin glargine) include weight gain, leg edema, and lipodystrophy at the injection site (loss or gain of fat tissue). Hypoglycemia can happen short or long term. The possible association with cancer such as breast cancer in observation studies is still debated.

Question 2

whats the diffence between humulin n and novolin (insulin)  r?

Accepted Answer

Different timing: R is usually given about 1/2 hr prior to a meal. No longer the short acting Insulin of choice because others more effective having shorter 1/2 lives. Nph may be combined with short acting Insulin or given alone to provide later coverage. Starts to peak in ~ 4 hrs, though effect will last for several. It peaks which predisposes people to low sugars. Newer insulins replace nph for better control.

Question 3

safe to switch from novolin (insulin) nph to humulin n?

Accepted Answer

Should be . . .: Novolin (insulin) n and Humulin N are just two different brands of Insulin nph w/onset in 1-2hrs, peak in 4-14hrs & duration of 10->24hrs. Therefore, your body might notice some differences even though theoretically they're the same. Ask your family doc or endocrinologist before switching. S/he may want to change the frequency of your self-checks. Ps if you're ever unsure, ask your doctor!

Question 4

difference in novolin (insulin) n and humulin n for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Same : They are 2 brands of the same drug nph insulin.

Question 5

is there a difference between lilly humulin n and novolin n insulin?

Accepted Answer

The manufacturer: Otherwise they are similar and function almost exactly the same way. They are, however, both old fashioned, out of date, and have been replaced by better insulins such as Lantus (insulin glargine) (glargine).

Question 6

is it safe to mix the two different insulins levemir (insulin detemir) and humulin n?

Accepted Answer

No: You can use both but need separate injections.

Question 7

im t2 diabetic from last 17 years & got my bs under control since 2009,kidney and liver functions r f9, im having no appetite, using insulin humulin n?

Accepted Answer

Type 2 diabetic: You should please arrange an appointment with a diabetes educator, in addition to kidney specialist.
Type 2 diabetes can be fully controlled and little or no reason to continue insulin etc. This will take some time but worth pusruing!

Question 8

what is the difference between adverse effects and sideeffects?

Accepted Answer

: An adverse effect would be something that is harmful or dangerous. A side effect may or may not be adverse.

Question 9

how to deal with venlafaxine adverse effects?

Accepted Answer

Snri group SE hard: There are only few groups of antidepressants and how they change brain chemicals ssri snri sari dnri zoloft Paxil Prozac Celexa lexopro all are ssri except Paxil they can be stopped if have se pt will be fine after a little problem same with dnri which has wellbutrin hard ones are snri Effexor Cymbalta Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) as they have norep do withdrawals are bad dont do it yourself go to doctor to wean off.

Question 10

will my depression have adverse effects on my baby?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is possible.  Many of the medications used to treat pregnancy have a rare but serious side effect in the baby called primary pulmonary hypertension and increased neonatal jitteriness.  If being off your meds means your depression worsens and you are not eating properly that could affect the baby's growth.

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Safe to switch from novolin (insulin) nph to humulin n?

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Difference in novolin (insulin) n and humulin n for diabetes?

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Is there a difference between lilly humulin n and novolin n insulin?

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Is it safe to mix the two different insulins levemir (insulin detemir) and humulin n?

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Im t2 diabetic from last 17 years & got my bs under control since 2009,kidney and liver functions r f9, im having no appetite, using insulin humulin n?

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What is the difference between adverse effects and sideeffects?

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How to deal with venlafaxine adverse effects?

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