Get Informed: Humalog
Active Ingredient(s)
Insulin Lispro
What does it do?
This product is used in the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus. It is a short acting insulin replacement.
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Mar-20 12:09 AM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Mar-19 9:03 PM
Other Names
- Humalog
- Insulin Lispro
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category:
- B
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 14 Jun 1996
- Est US Patients*
- 1,363,000
- Generic Available
- No
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Humalog or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Humalog Safety Report
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What is Humalog used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 9,000 patients that use Humalog (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 100% | 
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How well does Humalog work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 9,000 users taking Humalog (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 85%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Humalog outweigh the bad things.
- 6%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Humalog.
Common Side Effects of Humalog
iGuard regularly polls our more than 9,000 users taking Humalog (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
19% of patients experience side-effects on Humalog
< 1% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Humalog
Most Common Side Effects...
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Hypoglycemia
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= 10%
Less than 1%: Dizziness, Dryness, Fatigue, Injection Site Reactions, Weight Gain
Global Patient Feedback for Humalog (Insulin Lispro) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I am a female diabetic for 40 yrs. I have taken lantus approx 112 yrs, and humalog around 8 . The only thing I will tell you, to be sure and take the right insulin. I once took 72 units in the evening. During the day I would take humalog three times a day, probably. When It came to the night time injection, being tired sometimes I have reached for the humalog and I have drawn it up 3 times in the last few years and gave myself that shot instead of lantus. That is scary, thank the Lord I became aware of what happened and was able to compensate for it by watching and taking proper medication so my sugar would not bottom out. I now do not talk humalog often, but it is in a different place and not easy to get to, so no mistakes can be made. Thank you.
65 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-07 17:31:38
Question/Comment:
I started taking humalog about 4 years ago.Sometimes I go low, but I always eat in the 10 minute window.I sometimes use the sliding scale,especially at work I take less.I take an evening shot of Lantus. I was on 70/30 but it kept making me go low.It was too long acting.Does anyone experience aches and pains while on humalog.It seems I have noticable aches and pains since using this insulin. 49 year old female I have been on insulin for over 20 years
50 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-07-30 11:23:15
Answer/Reply:
I am a 49 year old male. I have been using insulin for the past 38 years. I have never experienced any type of pain due to insulin use. I have been using Humalog for at least 7-8 years, I am currently using an insulin pump. Do you see an endocrinologist? You didn't state which area you are experiencing pain in. Low blood sugar and high blood sugar can cause headaches. Blood sugar which is not under good control over a long period of time can cause damage to peripheral circulation which can lead to neuropathy, heart disease and blindness. Neuropathy can cause pain and loss of feeling in hands and feet. "you need to discuss these concerns with your doctor". I am sure that you have heard that answer before. Do you know what your hemoglobin A1C is? This is very important for a diabetic.
49 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-08-17 12:18:01
Answer/Reply:
I have been a diabetic for 41 years. 20 years ago, I started using an insulin pump. I have used several types of insulin and have been using humalog for the past 5 years or so. I haven't noticed any aches or pains with this insulin or with any of the other insulins that I have taken. I love the pump. It makes life so much easier and better for me.
62 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-08-22 23:53:01
Question/Comment:
I have been using humalog mix for about four years now, in 2005 I had a blood sugar of 908 and was in a coma and in ccu.for 31/2 days, in the hospital for 8 days in all. my doctor put me on humalog75/25 and I have never felt better. I was on pills at first before all of that happen.
48 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-07-18 21:00:23
Answer/Reply:
Hi! I've been a diabetic for 38 years. I've been on humalog for aproximately 18 years. I use the paradigm mini med insulin pump with the 24/7 glucose monitoring system. It has been great I have blood glucoses of 90-170 and my A1c's have been around 6.3, 6.6 I feel great and this insulin seems to work faster and with the pump it is easier. Lilly discontinued my previous insulin so I wasn't given a choice what to use so I'm very statisfied with Humalog! I hope it works as well for you!!
Ginnie
51 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-08-18 15:19:42
Question/Comment:
I have been using humalog for three years now. In 2005 I had a blood sugar of 908 and was in a coma and in ccu for three anda half days and in the hospital for eight days in all, and was put on humalog75/25 and has never felt better since the humalog.
48 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-07-18 20:37:08
Question/Comment:
Hello,
I have used Humalog 25/75 about 4 years now, for my diabetis. When the doctor told me I had diabetis, my sugar level was 402. He put me immediately on Humalog 25/75 insulin. Just shortly before , I showed positive for Lupus and between 3 different doctors, they agreed that I had auto immune hepitis, in which I was put on a steryoid. The steryoid medication caused my diabetis. Sure I have gained some weight, but I feel so much better now. Just 3 weeks ago, a new doctor put me on a pill for my diabetis, and the pain that I had around the liver area, was terrible. I went back to that doctor and told him of the pain, and he put me back on the humalog 25/75 insulin, and I
am starting to feel like my old self. I for one, would rather take insulin for my diabetis than take glimerpiride. Feel free to comment.
70 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-07-05 03:07:31
Answer/Reply:
I use Humalog on a sliding scale and Lantus at night.Since my doctor raised my units up on Lantus i havent had to use much Humalog.I have been a diebetic for 6 years,i was put on a steroid and it raised my blood sugar to over 400 causing me to get pancreatitis which is why i am now a diabetic.I was in intensive care for 10 days!!! When you said yours was caused by a steroid,i had to comment.I was starting to wonder if i was the only one!
45 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-08-12 00:14:47
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