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Hypoglycaemic Unconsciousness, Hypothermia (8477402-X)
on Jun 19, 2012 Male patient from JAPAN , 37 years of age, was diagnosed with
  • type 2 diabetes mellitus
and was treated with Levemir(View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: hypoglycaemic unconsciousness, hypothermia (hypothermia Questions). Levemir dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Hypertension, Abdominal Pain Upper, Blood Glucose Increased, Asthenia (8477399-2)
Patient was taking Levemir (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: hypertension, abdominal pain upper, blood glucose increased, asthenia on Jun 19, 2012 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , 71 years of age, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with
  • type 2 diabetes mellitus
and. Levemir dosage: 58 U, Every Evening. Patient was hospitalized.

Intentional Overdose, Suicide Attempt, Hypoglycaemic Coma (8465476-1)
Adverse event was reported on Jun 15, 2012 by a Male patient taking Levemir (View Usage) (Dosage: 300ut) was diagnosed with
  • type 2 diabetes mellitus
and. Location: JAPAN , 62 years of age, After Levemir was administered, patient had the following side effects: intentional overdose, suicide attempt, hypoglycaemic coma.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Bladder Cancer, Abdominal Hernia, Pain, Spinal Column Stenosis, Nasopharyngitis (8457315-X)
on Jun 19, 2012 Female patient from UNITED STATES , weighting 210.0 lb, was diagnosed with
  • type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • cough
and was treated with Levemir (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: bladder cancer (bladder cancer Questions), abdominal hernia, pain (pain Questions), spinal column stenosis, nasopharyngitis. Levemir dosage: Unk, Qd At Hs.
Patient was taking other medications:


Hypotension, Rash Macular (8455267-X)
on Jun 12, 2012 Male patient from SPAIN , 73 years of age, was diagnosed with
  • diabetes mellitus
and was treated with Levemir(View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: hypotension, rash macular. Levemir dosage: 36 U, Qd.

Swelling Face, Tongue Disorder, Rash Macular, Neuropathy Peripheral, Excoriation, Swollen Tongue (8448069-1)
Patient was taking Levemir (View Usage). After Levemir was administered, patient had the following side effects: swelling face, tongue disorder, rash macular, neuropathy peripheral, excoriation, swollen tongue on Jun 11, 2012 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , weighting 160.1 lb, was diagnosed with
  • diabetes mellitus
  • psoriasis
and. Levemir dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

Sepsis, Renal Failure Acute, Accidental Overdose (8433499-4)
Adverse event was reported on Jun 04, 2012 by a Female patient taking Levemir (View Usage) (Dosage: 38 U/l, Unk) . Location: FRANCE , 62 years of age, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: sepsis (sepsis Questions), renal failure acute, accidental overdose.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Adverse Event (8429353-4)
on Jun 04, 2012 Female patient from BRAZIL , child 12 years of age, was treated with Levemir (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: adverse event. Levemir dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Eosinophilia, Dermatitis Exfoliative (8425911-1)
on May 30, 2012 Female patient from FRANCE , 90 years of age, was diagnosed with
  • type 2 diabetes mellitus
and was treated with Levemir(View Usage). After Levemir was administered, patient had the following side effects: eosinophilia, dermatitis exfoliative. Levemir dosage: 20 Iu, Qd.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Pelvic Fracture (8401468-6)
Patient was taking Levemir (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: pelvic fracture on May 25, 2012 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , 86 years of age, weighting 119.0 lb, was diagnosed with
  • type 2 diabetes mellitus
and. Levemir dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Dyspnoea, Oedema Peripheral, Dehydration, Abdominal Distension (8401466-2)
Adverse event was reported on May 25, 2012 by a Female patient taking Levemir (View Usage) (Dosage: N/A) was diagnosed with
  • type 2 diabetes mellitus
and. Location: UNITED STATES , 86 years of age, weighting 119.0 lb, Patient had the following side effects: dyspnoea, oedema peripheral, dehydration, abdominal distension.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Dehydration, Blood Glucose Increased, Device Failure (8400494-0)
on May 23, 2012 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 78 years of age, weighting 114.0 lb, was diagnosed with
  • type 2 diabetes mellitus
and was treated with Levemir (View Usage). After Levemir was administered, patient had the following side effects: dehydration, blood glucose increased, device failure. Levemir dosage: 20 U, Bid. Patient was hospitalized.

Chest Discomfort, Cardiac Failure Congestive, Dyspnoea, Pericarditis (8400493-9)
on May 23, 2012 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 46 years of age, weighting 279.5 lb, was diagnosed with
  • type 2 diabetes mellitus
and was treated with Levemir(View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: chest discomfort, cardiac failure congestive, dyspnoea, pericarditis. Levemir dosage: N/A. Patient was hospitalized.

Pelvic Fracture (8400488-5)
Patient was taking Levemir (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: pelvic fracture on May 25, 2012 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , 86 years of age, weighting 119.0 lb, was diagnosed with
  • type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • anaemia
and. Levemir dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Colon Cancer (8387872-3)
Adverse event was reported on May 18, 2012 by a Male patient taking Levemir (View Usage) (Dosage: 45 Units, Daily) was diagnosed with
  • type 2 diabetes mellitus
and. Location: UNITED STATES , 51 years of age, weighting 329.9 lb, After Levemir was administered, patient had the following side effects: colon cancer.
Patient was taking other medications:

Pulmonary Embolism, Thrombosis (8384188-6)
on Mar 30, 2011 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 70 years of age, was treated with Levemir (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: pulmonary embolism (pulmonary embolism Questions), thrombosis. Levemir dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Malaise (8382744-2)
on May 14, 2012 Male patient from BRAZIL , 79 years of age, was treated with Levemir(View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: malaise. Levemir dosage: Unk.
Patient was taking other medications:

Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Gastric Ulcer, Cellulitis (8382394-8)
Patient was taking Levemir (View Usage). After Levemir was administered, patient had the following side effects: eosinophilic pneumonia, gastric ulcer, cellulitis (cellulitis Questions) on May 11, 2012 from JAPAN Additional patient health information: Male patient , weighting 163.1 lb, . Levemir dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Malaise, Dizziness, Face Oedema, Injection Site Discolouration, Vision Blurred (8379556-2)
Adverse event was reported on May 11, 2012 by a Female patient taking Levemir (View Usage) (Dosage: 24 U, Qd) was diagnosed with
  • type 1 diabetes mellitus
and. Location: SPAIN , child 11 years of age, weighting 55.12 lb, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: malaise, dizziness (dizziness Questions), face oedema, injection site discolouration, vision blurred.
Patient was taking other medications:

Blood Glucose Increased, Off Label Use, Salivary Gland Resection (8378558-X)
on May 11, 2012 Female patient from GERMANY , 66 years of age, was treated with Levemir (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: blood glucose increased, off label use, salivary gland resection. Levemir dosage: 26 U, Each Morning.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Stillbirth, Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy (8363639-7)
on May 07, 2012 Female patient from SOUTH AFRICA , 42 years of age, weighting 200.6 lb, was diagnosed with
  • gestational diabetes
and was treated with Levemir(View Usage). After Levemir was administered, patient had the following side effects: stillbirth, maternal exposure during pregnancy. Levemir dosage: 8 U, Qd.
Patient was taking other medications:

Diabetes Mellitus Inadequate Control, Cardiac Disorder, Blood Count Abnormal (8363635-X)
Patient was taking Levemir (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: diabetes mellitus inadequate control, cardiac disorder, blood count abnormal on May 10, 2012 from CANADA Additional patient health information: Female patient , weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with
  • type 2 diabetes mellitus
and. Levemir dosage: 79 U, Qd.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Blood Glucose Decreased, Blood Glucose Increased, Pain In Extremity, Oedema Peripheral (8360300-X)
Adverse event was reported on May 04, 2012 by a Female patient taking Levemir (View Usage) (Dosage: 60 U, Qd) was diagnosed with
  • type 2 diabetes mellitus
and. Location: UNITED STATES , 57 years of age, weighting 190.0 lb, Patient had the following side effects: blood glucose decreased, blood glucose increased, pain in extremity, oedema peripheral.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Metabolic Acidosis, Hypoglycaemia (8352987-2)
on May 01, 2012 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 53 years of age, weighting 202.4 lb, was treated with Levemir (View Usage). After Levemir was administered, patient had the following side effects: metabolic acidosis, hypoglycaemia. Levemir dosage: Unk.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Dialysis, Staphylococcal Bacteraemia, Urinary Tract Infection, Rhabdomyolysis, Renal Failure, Septic Shock, Loss Of Consciousness, Fall, Encephalopathy (8348939-9)
on May 04, 2012 Male patient from FRANCE , 55 years of age, weighting 198.4 lb, was treated with Levemir(View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: dialysis (dialysis Questions), staphylococcal bacteraemia, urinary tract infection (urinary tract infection Questions), rhabdomyolysis, renal failure, septic shock, loss of consciousness, fall (fall Questions), encephalopathy. Levemir dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

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Side Effects reported to FDA: 2902. View FDA Adverse Reports

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Levemir Insulin (Novo Nordisk)

Audience: Patients, pharmacists, diabetes healthcare professionals

[UPDATED 08/26/2009]  FDA is reminding the public that stolen vials of the long-acting insulin Levemir made by Novo Nordisk Inc. still may be on the market. Evidence gathered to date suggests that the stolen insulin was not stored and handled properly and may be dangerous for people to use. FDA has received multiple reports of patients who suffered an adverse event due to poor control of glucose levels after using a vial from one of the stolen lots.

[Posted 06/13/2009] FDA notified patients and healthcare professionals that some stolen vials of the long-acting insulin Levemir made by Novo Nordisk Inc. are being sold in the U.S. market, may not have been stored and handled properly, and may be dangerous for patients to use. The agency is advising patients who use Levemir insulin to:

  • Check your personal supply of insulin to determine if you have Levemir insulin from one of the following lots: XZF0036, XZF0037, and XZF0038. 
  • Do not use your Levemir insulin if it is from one of these lots.
  • Always visually inspect your insulin before using it. Levemir is a clear and colorless solution.
  • Contact the Novo Nordisk Customer Care Center at 1-800-727-6500 for what to do with vials from these lots or if you have any other questions.

[08/26/2009 - News Release- FDA]
[08/04/2009 - Patient Safety News video - FDA YouTube Channel]
[06/13/2009 - News Release - FDA]

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myriam   myriamr@mautourco.com

12:01am on Friday, March 19th, 2010

Lumps: Is it true of lump formation after injection? I will use vial cheaper and dosage more easy.... read more »

Janice M. Poirier   Jupiter, Florida 

7:57am on Saturday, August 29th, 2009

I have lumps that appear around the injection site AND my left thigh tingles and feels numb most of ... read more »

Clare   Location unknown

1:18pm on Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

After injecting Levemir (~15-20 units), a slight low lying broad lump develops around the sight of i... read more »

Levemir Adverse Reactions
Blood Glucose Increased ( 947 Reports)
Hypoglycaemia ( 143 Reports)
Injection Site Erythema ( 127 Reports)
Blood Glucose Fluctuation ( 110 Reports)
Blood Glucose Decreased ( 104 Reports)
Injection Site Pain ( 96 Reports)
Injection Site Pruritus ( 94 Reports)
Injection Site Haemorrhage ( 71 Reports)
Injection Site Mass ( 68 Reports)
Nausea ( 67 Reports) Nausea Questions
Injection Site Bruising ( 60 Reports)
Dizziness ( 56 Reports) Dizziness Questions
Hyperglycaemia ( 56 Reports)
Injection Site Haematoma ( 56 Reports)
Diabetes Mellitus Inadequate Control ( 51 Reports)
Injection Site Swelling ( 49 Reports)
Pruritus ( 48 Reports)
Oedema Peripheral ( 44 Reports)
Diarrhoea ( 43 Reports)
Dyspnoea ( 43 Reports)
Rash ( 43 Reports) Rash Questions
Headache ( 42 Reports) Headache Questions
Weight Increased ( 41 Reports)
Injection Site Rash ( 40 Reports)
Vomiting ( 39 Reports)
Hypersensitivity ( 38 Reports)
Hypoglycaemic Unconsciousness ( 37 Reports)
Injection Site Irritation ( 37 Reports)
Malaise ( 36 Reports)
Weight Decreased ( 36 Reports)

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