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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% 20% 60% 20% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 70% 20% 10%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 80% 20% 0%
Breathing 0% 10% 70% 20% 0%
Confidence 0% 10% 60% 30% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 10% 70% 10% 10%
Digestion 0% 10% 60% 20% 10%
Emotional Well-being 0% 10% 60% 30% 0%
Energy 0% 20% 50% 20% 10%
Eyesight 0% 20% 40% 30% 10%
Memory 0% 0% 50% 50% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 10% 60% 30% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 60% 20% 20%
Patience 0% 10% 70% 10% 10%
Sexual Health 0% 10% 70% 20% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 70% 30% 0%
Sleep 0% 0% 90% 10% 0%
Stress Level 0% 30% 30% 40% 0%
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Commonly Reported Levemir Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Anxiety 28.6% 28.6% 42.9% 0% 0%
Appetite Loss 66.7% 22.2% 11.1% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 28.6% 42.9% 14.3% 14.3% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 71.4% 14.3% 14.3% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 33.3% 55.6% 11.1% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 57.1% 28.6% 14.3% 0% 0%
Confusion 57.1% 14.3% 28.6% 0% 0%
Depression 42.9% 14.3% 14.3% 14.3% 14.3%
Diarrhea 70% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Dizziness 50% 30% 10% 10% 0%
Drowsiness 57.1% 0% 28.6% 14.3% 0%
Fatigue 28.6% 14.3% 14.3% 28.6% 14.3%
Fever 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Flu-Like Symptoms 66.7% 22.2% 0% 11.1% 0%
Gas 60% 0% 30% 10% 0%
Headache 70% 20% 0% 10% 0%
Indigestion 55.6% 22.2% 11.1% 11.1% 0%
Insomnia 57.1% 0% 28.6% 14.3% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 42.9% 28.6% 28.6% 0% 0%
Itching 55.6% 44.4% 0% 0% 0%
Low Blood Sugar 77.8% 0% 22.2% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 28.6% 28.6% 28.6% 14.3% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 55.6% 11.1% 11.1% 0% 22.2%
Muscle Cramping 57.1% 14.3% 14.3% 14.3% 0%
Nausea 77.8% 11.1% 11.1% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 57.1% 14.3% 28.6% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 71.4% 0% 14.3% 14.3% 0%
Stomach Ache 57.1% 28.6% 0% 14.3% 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 77.8% 22.2% 0% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Metallic Taste in Mouth 66.7% 22.2% 11.1% 0% 0%
Swelling 77.8% 0% 22.2% 0% 0%
Vomiting 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Levemir
Since taking Levemir Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 3.7%
Fall 7.4%
Hospitalization 3.7%
Seizure 3.7%
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19 May 2013 metallic taste in mouth
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26 Mar 2010 Levemir is quick and easy to use. I use it daily.
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