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Levemir

Insulin detemir

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8.2  Effectiveness
6.3  Side Effects
5.7  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 8 Levemir side effects and 1 Levemir benefit.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Levemir, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 25% 50% 25% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 75% 12.5% 12.5%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 87.5% 12.5% 0%
Breathing 0% 12.5% 62.5% 25% 0%
Confidence 0% 12.5% 75% 12.5% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 12.5% 62.5% 12.5% 12.5%
Digestion 0% 12.5% 62.5% 25% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 12.5% 75% 12.5% 0%
Energy 0% 25% 50% 12.5% 12.5%
Eyesight 0% 25% 50% 12.5% 12.5%
Memory 0% 0% 62.5% 37.5% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 12.5% 62.5% 25% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 75% 12.5% 12.5%
Patience 0% 12.5% 62.5% 12.5% 12.5%
Sexual Health 0% 12.5% 87.5% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 87.5% 12.5% 0%
Sleep 0% 0% 87.5% 12.5% 0%
Stress Level 0% 37.5% 37.5% 25% 0%
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Commonly Reported Levemir Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Anxiety 40% 20% 40% 0% 0%
Appetite Loss 71.4% 28.6% 0% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 20% 40% 20% 20% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 42.9% 57.1% 0% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Confusion 60% 0% 40% 0% 0%
Depression 60% 20% 0% 0% 20%
Diarrhea 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 50% 25% 12.5% 12.5% 0%
Drowsiness 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Fatigue 40% 20% 20% 20% 0%
Flu-Like Symptoms 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Gas 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Headache 87.5% 0% 0% 12.5% 0%
Indigestion 71.4% 28.6% 0% 0% 0%
Insomnia 60% 0% 20% 20% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 60% 40% 0% 0% 0%
Itching 71.4% 28.6% 0% 0% 0%
Low Blood Sugar 71.4% 0% 28.6% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 40% 40% 0% 20% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 71.4% 14.3% 0% 0% 14.3%
Muscle Cramping 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Nausea 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 60% 0% 40% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Levemir Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anemia 33.3% 33.3% 0% 33.3% 0%
Dehydration / Thirst 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Discolored Urine 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Metallic Taste in Mouth 71.4% 14.3% 14.3% 0% 0%
Swelling 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Levemir
Since taking Levemir Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 5.6%
Fall 11.1%
Hospitalization 5.6%
Seizure 5.6%
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26 Mar 2010 Levemir is quick and easy to use. I use it daily.
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