Insulin Glulisine (Subcutaneous Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Convulsions (seizures)
• Unconsciousness

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

• Low blood sugar, including anxiety; blurred vision; chills; cold sweats; confusion; cool pale skin; depression; dizziness; fast heartbeat; headache; increased hunger; nervousness; nightmares; shakiness; slurred speech; and unusual tiredness or weakness

• Accumulation of body fat
• Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of skin
• Decrease in blood pressure
• Depression of the skin at the place of injection
• Feeling of pressure
• Hives
• Infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the place of injection
• Rapid pulse
• Shortness of breath
• Skin rash or itching over the entire body
• Sweating
• Wheezing

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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