Levemir User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)
Levemir has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 70 reviews on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 52% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Levemir
- Anonymous
- Taken for 10 years or more
- June 23, 2022
For Diabetes, Type 1 "I have been using Levemir for 10 years. I have noticed the latest vials with expiration dates of 2024 have a different formula. My blood sugar is running lower than with previous vials. Has anyone else noticed the same?"
- Dmau
- February 18, 2011
For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have been using Levemir for 3 1/2 weeks. My fasting blood sugar went from 208 to 123 and I have lost 9 lbs. It is very easy to use. Feel better than I have in over a year!"
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- April 21, 2009
For Diabetes, Type 2 "Since I've been using Levermir, I found it to be very rewarding to my cause."
- 1st T...
- January 13, 2016
For Diabetes, Type 2 "I've just started using Levemir Flextouch. I only use it at bedtime. Morning. sugars are 278 or higher. I'm up to 60 units so I'm concerned."
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- furretz
- August 9, 2010
For Diabetes, Type 2 "Insulin is the BEST way to control your blood glucose! "
- LtDan
- June 4, 2013
For Diabetes, Type 2 "Has really helped me control my blood sugars."
- maureen
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 27, 2016
For Diabetes, Type 2 "Very bad joint pain and neuropathy after two weeks"
- Bruce
- Taken for 10 years or more
- May 21, 2023
For Diabetes, Type 2 "The flex pen was much easier to use than the flex touch. I tend to bend the needle trying to inject the insulin with flex touch . It now takes 2 hands and much more pressure to inject."
- Catzz
- April 26, 2016
For Diabetes, Type 2 "Levermir caused gas build up."
- larry
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- May 12, 2023
For Diabetes, Type 2 "The new pen is not user-friendly. It is hard to inject especially if you have arthritis. Please go back to the push-button style."
- dissa...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- May 19, 2023
For Diabetes Mellitus "The new Flex pens are not user friendly , they are very hard to use, I will talk to my doctor about changing to something else!"
- Rik...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 15, 2017
For Diabetes, Type 2 "I take 50 units a day and it doesn't work very well for me..."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 13, 2018
For Diabetes, Type 2 "weight gain, diarrhea"
- Bill
- Taken for 10 years or more
- June 14, 2023
For Diabetes, Type 2 "Very difficult to handle and push the plunger. I’m a long time user, but considering changing to a different product."
- Tom...
- June 1, 2023
For Diabetes, Type 2 "The new pens do not work. They move so slowly that I have to repress the trigger for each notch it delivers. I am afraid it is not giving me my dosage. I will have my doctor change my medication."
- Anony...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 15, 2019
For Diabetes, Type 1 "Worked great, but after being on it for 3 1/2 months, I started having horrible night sweats as soon as I'd fall asleep..!"
- Catho...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 17, 2022
For Diabetes, Type 2 "Recommendation Type 2 Diabetes drug levemir insulin."
- Dot
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- September 28, 2021
For Diabetes, Type 2 "I've been using levemir for a few years. It was my saving grace. I have not had to go past 30 units per day. But I exercise and eat very well."
- Susan
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- January 16, 2021
For Diabetes, Type 2 "Levemir worked well to control my blood sugar. But I got severe gastroparesis (diagnosed after 4 months of tests and er visits) from it. I have been off of it for a week and am almost back to normal."
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For Diabetes, Type 2 "Levemir has helped me keep my glucose numbers between 87-135 most of the time. If I forget to watch what I'm eating, it may go up to 150-165. I have not had any notable side effects. The shot is very easy and quick to do."