Alternatives to insulin detemir
1 same-class SPL records vs insulin detemir - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Levemir
How to read a high-report FAERS peer set
insulin detemir ranks in the upper FAERS-volume third of the corpus (#163 of 524); 1 same-class peers are listed for field comparison only. Labeled indication field for insulin detemir: Levemir is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes.
Top FAERS reaction fields for insulin detemir total 18,852 reports across 10 reactions, set beside insulin glargine. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About insulin detemir
Levemir is a long-acting insulin that helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. It works slowly over about 24 hours to keep your blood sugar stable.
Used for: Levemir is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes. It helps manage high blood sugar levels. However, it is not used to treat diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious condition with very high blood sugar and ketones.
1 Long-Acting Insulin peers (wide set)
insulin detemir vs insulin glargine · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Blood Glucose Increased" shows the widest count spread between insulin detemir and insulin glargine in this extract (31,994-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | insulin detemir | insulin glargine |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Glucose Increased | 6,220 | 38,214 |
| Nausea | 1,972 | 9,568 |
| Blood Glucose Decreased | 1,568 | 10,314 |
| Fatigue | 1,534 | 6,761 |
| Diarrhoea | 1,399 | 6,900 |
| Vomiting | 1,313 | 6,030 |
| Dyspnoea | 1,293 | 6,216 |
| Malaise | 1,203 | 6,531 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
insulin detemir FAERS volume vs class peers
FAERS volume band
insulin detemir is FAERS corpus rank #163 of 524 (high volume tercile). Top-reaction field total: 18,852.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does insulin detemir sit in FAERS report volume vs Long-Acting Insulin peers? ▼
Registry note: FAERS counts are voluntary reports and do not establish causation or risk rates. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for insulin detemir: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Levemir SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.