Side Effects of Tresiba
Tresiba can lead to mild or severe side effects. Certain factors determine the side effects you experience when you take tresiba. These effects include, your age, other health conditions that you have, other drugs that you may be taking, and your insulin dosage. You can contact your pharmacist or doctor to tell you more about the side effects of tresiba. Your doctor may also recommend ways to help treat the side effects.
Mild Side Effects
Let’s take a look at some mild side effects of tresiba:
- Diarrhea [2]
- Headache
- Itching and rash at the injection area
- Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels) [3]
- Upper respiratory infections, such as colds [4]
- Weight gain
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) [5]
In most cases, these mild side effects usually go away after some days or weeks. You can speak with your healthcare provider if the side effects worsen. You can also speak with your doctor to learn more about these mild side effects.
Serious Side Effects
Although the serious side effects of tresiba are not common, they can occur in people who use the drug frequently. It is important to speak with your doctor if you experience any serious side effects of tresiba. Call your local emergency number or 911 if you experience any medical emergency.
Here are some serious side effects of tresiba:
- Hypokalemia(low potassium levels) [6]
- Allergic reaction
- Severe hypoglycemia (very low blood sugar levels)