Insulin Lispro (Intravenous Route, 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:

• Anxious or nervous feeling
• Behavior change similar to being drunk
• Blurred vision
• Cold sweats
• Confusion or difficulty thinking
• Convulsions (seizures)
• Depression
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Drowsiness
• Excessive hunger
• Fast heartbeat
• Fever or chills
• Headache
• Irritability or abnormal behavior
• Lower back or side pain
• Nightmares
• Painful or difficult urination
• Restless sleep
• Shakiness
• Slurred speech
• Tingling in the hands, feet, lips, or tongue
• Unconsciousness

• Dry, red, hot, or irritated skin

• Depression of the skin at the injection site
• Dryness of the mouth
• Fast or weak pulse
• Itching, redness, or swelling at the injection site
• Muscle cramps or pain
• Nausea or vomiting
• Shortness of breath
• Skin rash or itching over the whole body
• Sweating
• Thickening of the skin at the injection site
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Wheezing

• Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
• Decreased urine
• Difficult or labored breathing
• Difficulty with swallowing
• Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
• Fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
• Hives or itching skin
• Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• Redistribution or accumulation of body fat
• Tightness in the chest
• Unusual weight gain or loss

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Body aches or pain
• Congestion
• Runny nose
• Sneezing
• Stuffy nose
• Tender, swollen glands in the neck
• Voice changes

• Redness, swelling, or itching at the injection site

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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