Inhaled Insulin (Cont.)

Inhaled Insulin: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking inhaled insulin if you have:
 
Also let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Precautions and Warnings With Inhaled Insulin to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)
 

What If I Take an Overdose of Inhaled Insulin?

People who take too much inhaled insulin may have overdose symptoms that could include:
 
  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
  • Fainting
  • Shakiness
  • Fast heartbeat (tachycardia)
  • Confusion
  • Sweating.
     
If you happen to overdose on inhaled insulin, seek immediate medical attention.
 
(Click Exubera Overdose for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;