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INSULIN: 195 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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195
Total FAERS Reports
64 (32.8%)
Deaths Reported
71
Hospitalizations
195
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
11
Life-Threatening
2
Disabilities

First Report: 2006 · Latest Report: 20140607

What Are the Most Common INSULIN Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Completed suicide
40 reports (20.5%)
#2 Most Reported
Blood glucose increased
22 reports (11.3%)
#3 Most Reported
Toxicity to various agents
19 reports (9.7%)

All INSULIN Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Completed suicide 40 20.5% 40 1
Blood glucose increased 22 11.3% 0 10
Hypoglycaemia 19 9.7% 2 13
Toxicity to various agents 19 9.7% 15 5
Blood glucose decreased 17 8.7% 0 11
Cardiac arrest 11 5.6% 11 0
Death 10 5.1% 10 2
Drug ineffective 10 5.1% 3 2
Exposure via ingestion 10 5.1% 9 0
Respiratory arrest 9 4.6% 9 1
Cardio-respiratory arrest 7 3.6% 7 0
Foetal exposure during pregnancy 7 3.6% 1 2
Hyperglycaemia 7 3.6% 0 6
Maternal exposure during pregnancy 7 3.6% 1 3
Poisoning 7 3.6% 6 0
Diabetes mellitus inadequate control 6 3.1% 0 1
Malaise 6 3.1% 0 4
Premature baby 6 3.1% 1 2
Coma 5 2.6% 1 4
Dehydration 5 2.6% 1 4

Who Reports INSULIN Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 55.7 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is INSULIN Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2006 1 0 0
2008 1 1 0
2009 2 0 1
2011 2 0 1
2012 23 18 4
2013 23 2 14
2014 41 3 23

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What Is INSULIN Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 38
Diabetes mellitus 34
Hyperglycaemia 10
Type 1 diabetes mellitus 10

INSULIN vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for INSULIN

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.