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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

  • Botsey
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • July 14, 2017

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Did not know your insulin could make you dizzy lethargic tired joints aching back hurting and conditions mentioned by these patients. Levemir may not be for me. I switched because I thought it would be cheaper than lantus. Was surprised it's costs are also horrific. I may see my doctor to go back on lantus. "

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  • 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..."

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  • mhami
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 20, 2017

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I've only been on Levemir, 12 units for about a week and I feel like I'm going to die. I take it at 9 everynight, yet my blood sugar first thing in the morning was still 154. We try and keep it under 140. Before it was usually under 200. My last A1C was 7.2 I'm so tired, very weak, can only walk for 10 yards without stopping to rest. My heart pounds too. I called my endo doc and he now wants to supplement it with Novolog, to control meal spikes. Now I'm afraid to take it because it may make me feel even worse. I've been so careful with what I eat and have lost 7 pounds, but I feel like garbage. Any ideas, anyone?? Have I just not been on Levemir long enough for my body to adapt?"

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  • Lojack
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • January 7, 2017

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I was on Lent's and Novalog for 10 years then my Dr switch me to Ivokana, Levimer and Victory. The Ivokana made me throw my guts up, lose my vision on and off, blood sugar levels spiked to 400 or more, always dehydrated and several other symptoms. I stop taking it. The Levimer makes me have several bowel movements daily and I lost 15 lbs but I didn't want to lose weight I only weigh 140. I have lost all my muscle and still craving sugar. I quit taking the Victoza because I was sugar spikes were over 300. These medications killing me. They all have me craving sugar, diarrhea and even have me depressed. I only take Metformin pills 4 500 milligrams a day. "

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  • Sound...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 15, 2016

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I was on Levemire and Novolog for several years, excelent controll with A1C's from 5.9 to the high 6.+ hardly ever out of the 6.something range. However, I was recently switched to Toujeo, now my blood levels are anywhere from 80 to nearly 300 (fasting) A1C was recently 7.3, waiting for lab results to see what level my A1C is now. Been on the Toujeo for about 4 months now, thought maybe it would take some time to start working, obviously, different brands work differently for different people just from reading the above remarks..."

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  • Super...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • June 20, 2016

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have tried using this twice (it is the only thing ICH offers) and it has been worse than being on no medication at all. Both excessive glucose levels & dangerous hypoglycemic episodes. Looking for alternatives. Dosage required is double of what I used with Lantus."

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  • nor- ...
  • June 12, 2016

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have been using this insulin for 2 years, my fasting reads are over 200. I feel tired, muscle and joint pain. I use it along with novorapid, and no effectiveness what so ever. My doctor is certain that this is the right one for me."

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  • maureen
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 27, 2016

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Very bad joint pain and neuropathy after two weeks"

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  • Catzz
  • April 26, 2016

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Levermir caused gas build up."

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  • frank
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • April 3, 2016

For Diabetes, Type 1 "I went on levemir once I found out that lantus was made by the same company that make abortion pills. The first thing I noticed is that there is no sting. It took a good 3 weeks for it to start working, but once it starts working, it's the best basal you can get. Lantus used to sting so bad it wasn't funny. Now with Levemir, it never ever stings, I don't even feel it going in. I have also lost over 20 lbs while not changing my eating habits since I've been on this. I went on tresiba for a couple weeks last winter, I was the first in the state, I had the most horrible adverse reaction, I had a cold that was the worst cold known in the history of man. But it was not a cold, I went back to levemir and in 48 hours the cold cured"

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  • JamesRC
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 23, 2016

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Before starting Levemir, I was on Janumet, Glipizide, and Invokana. The Invokana triggered a rapid (over a 3 month period) weight loss from 138 pounds down to 115 pounds. I felt miserable. Thirsty, cotton mouth, constant urination, leakage, etc. My glucose went up from around 130 to an average of 240. My doctor took me off Invokana and started me on Levemir. The results were astounding!! Within a week, my fasting glucose was down to 100 and my weight started to increase. After 2 months, my weight is at 131.. All of the dehydration symptoms are gone!! I can't wait to see what A1C level a month from now (3 months on Levemir) I now feel physically and MENTALLY much better."

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  • 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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  • LtDan
  • June 4, 2013

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Has really helped me control my blood sugars."

9 / 10
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  • romeo
  • February 19, 2013

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have been using Levemir for about 4 years 20 & 20 units twice a day but lately I had to increase to 20/20/20 & when my sugar goes over 160 I will use fast acting Novolog 10-20 units but now I will be trying Bydureon to see if it helps me control my blood sugar."

9 / 10
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  • 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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  • furretz
  • August 9, 2010

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Insulin is the BEST way to control your blood glucose! "

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  • Anonymous
  • August 6, 2010

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I've been using Levemir for about 2 years. As stated above I have noticed a need for an increased amount. I started at 16 units and now up to 25. My Endocrinologist placed me on Glucophage, Actos, and Glyburide in the last week. I have noticed that my readings have been consistent throughout the day but sometimes runs as low as 74. May have to adjust the amount of insulin. Doctor said it may take a few months for the Actos to kick in. If you don't have an endocrinologist and you are diabetic you need to get one."

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  • Anonymous
  • July 24, 2010

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have been using Levemir for seven years now and find it to be a very user friendly, but as commented above I have found that a steady increase in dosage is needed to keep the effectiveness of the medicine."

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  • Bono
  • June 16, 2009

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I've been on Levemir for approximately 2 years and have found it be quite effective. However, I've also noticed that over time the dosage has had to steadily increase in order to achieve optimum blood glucose levels."

9 / 10
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  • type
  • April 21, 2009

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Since I've been using Levermir, I found it to be very rewarding to my cause."

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