Side Effects of NPH Insulin/Regular Insulin

Other Possible Side Effects With NPH Insulin/Regular Insulin

Additional side effects of all insulins, including NPH insulin/regular insulin, that you may experience include:
 
  • Skin thickening or pitting at the injection site (this may improve with changes in injection technique)
  • A skin reaction at the injection site, such as redness, itching, or a temporary lump.
     

Final Thoughts on NPH Insulin/Regular Insulin Side Effects

You may experience some or none of the NPH insulin/regular insulin side effects listed in this article. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand if you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never tried. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects while taking the drug or if something "just does not seem right." While it may not be a side effect of NPH insulin/regular insulin, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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