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Insulin detemir

Insulin detemir

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Brands

Levemir

Side Effects

Common

Itching or burning
Irritation at injection site
Headache
Muscle pain
Weight gain
Itchy rash
Aching muscles
Rash
Allergic reaction
Itchy skin

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Related questions

A 39-year old female asked about a 66-year old female:

What time of day should I take my Levemir (insulin detemir) Flex Pin? Morning or midday or night?

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A 43-year old male asked:

Does levemir (insulin detemir) insulin last for the full 24 hours?

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A 49-year old asked:

I have injected levemir (insulin detemir) insulin instead of novolog insulin by accident what do I do now?

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A 36-year old asked:

Any advice? I have injected levemir (insulin detemir) insulin instead of novolog insulin by accident what do I do now?

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A 62-year old male asked:

I take levemir (insulin detemir) 40u before bed. Not working well. Sugars still 140-220 range. Will splitting dose help?

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A 32-year old female asked:

I take metformin1000mg,victoza1.8mg,levemir (insulin detemir) 7units at night and my sugar is still high in the morning why is that? its around 150 to 180

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A 33-year old female asked about a 33-year old male:

We think we just put novolog in the levemir (insulin detemir) bottle we have no more levemir (insulin detemir).... Is the levemir (insulin detemir) ruined it was 10 units..

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A 42-year old asked:

Any other known side effects of novorapid or levemir (insulin detemir) vs others?

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A 67-year old female asked:

Can Levemir (insulin detemir) cause stomach bloating if I give myself a shot of insulin in my stomach often?

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A 41-year old female asked:

I am diabetic, I took my blood sugar it is 455 I took 80 units of levemir (insulin detemir). Have chest pain from cough maybe. What should I do?

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A 45-year old female asked:

Since I've been taking levemir (insulin detemir) for high bloodsugers my eye has becane very blurrey and I have eye pressuee wiith head ache , shoyld i stop takeing it.

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A 36-year old female asked:

Can levemir (insulin detemir) cause missed period? I just started taking it and haven't missed a period in 5 years since I started Metformin. I'm not pregnant.

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A 29-year old asked:

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

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A 52-year old male asked about a 50-year old female:

Does insulin cause weight loss? My wife has been on insulin detemir 100units/mL Prefilled Pen and has been experiencing weight loss.

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A 32-year old female asked:

Is it ok to drink bitter melon tea while taking levemir, (insulin detemir)metfomin,voctoza and other meds?

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A 41-year old asked:

Is there an association between my type 2 diabetes and an allergic reaction to both lantus and levemir (insulin detemir)?

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A 54-year old female asked:

Took levemir (insulin detemir) 10mcg -first injection- felt numb, tingle, and burning over body in tongue, trouble concentrating and talking. T/2 Benadryl try again?

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A 35-year old asked:

How do I dispose of used insulin cartridges?

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A 44-year old asked:

What could happen if I stop taking my insulin?

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A 55-year old female asked:

Can i take omega 369 while on insulin

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A 39-year old asked:

I'm curious what occurs during an insulin overdose?

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A 38-year old asked:

I would like some information about insulin pumps..?

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A 47-year old male asked:

Can i take insulin if i'm not if i'm not a diabetic.

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A 33-year old male asked:

How do I lose weight while taking high insulin dosages?

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A member asked:

I am a diabetic on insulin. Can I ever stop taking insulin?

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A 39-year old asked:

How long can I go without insulin (type 1) if i'm diabetic?

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A 46-year old asked:

I'm a diabetic & i'm allergic to insulin. What are my options?

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A 38-year old asked:

What must I do right away if I take too much humulin (insulin)?

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A 37-year old asked:

What should I do if blood gets into the insulin pen that I use?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

Can I switch from novolog and lantis to the relion brand of insulin?

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