Actrapid and Urinary retention - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Urinary retention is reported as a side effect among people who take Actrapid (insulin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Eliquis, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Urinary retention when taking Actrapid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,843 people who have side effects when taking Actrapid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Actrapid?

Actrapid has active ingredients of insulin. eHealthMe is studying from 4,864 Actrapid users. Check the latest studies of Actrapid.

What is Urinary retention?

Urinary retention (the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder) is found to be associated with 1,570 drugs and 1,737 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Urinary retention.

On Jul, 14, 2026

4,843 people reported to have side effects when taking Actrapid.
Among them, 23 people (0.47%) have Urinary retention.

Among these 23 people:

How long have people been on Actrapid when they have Urinary retention? *

What is the gender of people who have Urinary retention when taking Actrapid? *

female: 82.61 %
male: 17.39 %

What is the age of people who have Urinary retention when taking Actrapid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Actrapid? *

What are other side effects people have besides Urinary retention? *

Nausea And Vomiting: 14 people, 60.87%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 13 people, 56.52%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 11 people, 47.83%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 9 people, 39.13%
Inflammatory Marker Increased: 9 people, 39.13%
Personality Change: 9 people, 39.13%
Metastases To Lung (cancer spreads to lung): 9 people, 39.13%
Metastases To Central Nervous System (cancer spreads to central nervous system): 9 people, 39.13%
Renal Cell Carcinoma (a kidney cancer): 9 people, 39.13%
Renal Cyst (kidney cyst): 9 people, 39.13%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 13 people, 56.52%
Transient Ischaemic Attack (a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by ischemia (loss of blood flow)): 8 people, 34.78%
Diabetes: 8 people, 34.78%
Rashes (redness): 5 people, 21.74%
Type 2 Diabetes: 3 people, 13.04%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 3 people, 13.04%
Diabetic Neuropathy (neuropathic disorders that are associated with diabetes mellitus): 3 people, 13.04%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 13.04%
Iron Overload: 3 people, 13.04%
Impaired Gastric Emptying: 3 people, 13.04%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Urinary retention:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Urinary retention:

Urinary retention (1,737 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Schattner A, Al-Bewerat A, "Levetiracetam (Keppra), urinary retention and literature search", A fatty cause of renal failure; what is your diagnosis?, 2016 Oct .
Schattner A, Al-Bewerat A, "Levetiracetam (Keppra), urinary retention and literature search", A fatty cause of renal failure; what is your diagnosis?, 2016 Oct .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on insulin (the active ingredients of Actrapid) and Actrapid (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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