Tresiba for Diabetes, Type 2 User Reviews (Page 3)
Tresiba has an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from a total of 58 reviews for the treatment of Diabetes, Type 2. 33% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 55% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Tresiba
- 0927i...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- December 9, 2016
"It controlled my blood sugar, but I gained weight at an alarming weight. 40 lbs in 8 months. Plus my nose was always running, coughing and sinus problems . All this plus exhaustion. Not worth it!!!"
- Farme...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- April 20, 2019
"I have type 2 diabetes and been on 45 units a day of Tresiba for a year and it has not brought my A1C down. Just has not worked for me."
Frequently asked questions
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- Georg...
- June 24, 2016
"Tresiba in three weeks what Lantus 40 units couldn't, lower blood sugar and have me at normal 120-125. Love it."
- William...
- June 22, 2016
"This medicine is the best insulin , So far it out does all the rest my endo and I love it."
Are you taking this medicine?
- Cliff...
- April 3, 2017
"This medicine has dropped my blood sugar almost 100 points vs same dose of another long acting insulin."
- Lonwood
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 16, 2017
"I've been on Tresiba for about 2 months however 9 days ago started with horrible diarrhea Lower abdominal pain nausea with vomiting my doctor wants me to stay on this stuff "
More FAQ
- Can you take Tresiba twice a day?
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- How do I use the Tresiba FlexTouch pen?
- How long does Tresiba last?
- Ray
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 7, 2018
"I was on this medication for a little over a month. I began itching shortly after I started it. It controlled my sugar...but I have nearly went crazy itching!"
- maefc...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 18, 2017
"This medicine is not for me it swells my face and hands unbelievable"
- teres...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 6, 2016
"Went straight to emergency room everything violently left my body within seconds of injection"
- Rjgna...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 5, 2017
"My blood sugar has dropped and stabiluzed with Tresiba. I had a reading of 91 before coffee yesterday. I feel better and think this is a great breakthrough for me."
- suspet
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 13, 2016
"Effective in reducing blood sugar level for 5 to 8 hours."
- Barb
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 2, 2021
"I had gas, bloating and water diarrhea. Swelled to size 8 wide shoe from 6.5. Hungry all the time. Lost 6 lbs in 48 hours from loss of fluids"
- Saab
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 4, 2019
"Pen for Tresiba is not working, the spring action is too weak, I can't inject the proper units."
- Danny
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- January 5, 2022
"Hasn't really lowered my A1C levels been taking it for 3 years now."
- Jovie
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 28, 2021
"This is the second day on this insulin. Woke up and my stomach was bloated, lump in my throat and lethargic with flu like symptoms. Waiting on a call back from my doctor."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- December 31, 2021
"Tresiba caused my liver enzymes to elevate. I stopped taking it and my liver enzymes are returning to normal. Alt and ast are good too."
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"I have been on this for 1 month and my side effects are swelling in hands feet. I take it at night and sugars increase. Don't recommend"