Nph insulin and Arrhythmias - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Arrhythmias is reported as a side effect among people who take Nph insulin (insulin susp isophane beef), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Metformin, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Arrhythmias when taking Nph insulin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,834 people who have side effects when taking Nph insulin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Nph insulin?

Nph insulin has active ingredients of insulin susp isophane beef. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 1,871 Nph insulin users. Check the latest studies of Nph insulin.

What is Arrhythmias?

Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat) is found to be associated with 2,759 drugs and 4,837 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Arrhythmias.

On Jul, 07, 2026

1,834 people reported to have side effects when taking Nph insulin.
Among them, 25 people (1.36%) have Arrhythmias.

Among these 25 people:

How long have people been on Nph insulin when they have Arrhythmias? *

What is the gender of people who have Arrhythmias when taking Nph insulin? *

female: 60 %
male: 40 %

What is the age of people who have Arrhythmias when taking Nph insulin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Nph insulin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Arrhythmias? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 10 people, 40.00%
Fever: 10 people, 40.00%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 7 people, 28.00%
Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 24.00%
Pneumonia: 6 people, 24.00%
Pain In Extremity: 6 people, 24.00%
Pain: 6 people, 24.00%
Hypersensitivity: 6 people, 24.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 20.00%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 5 people, 20.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 10 people, 40.00%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 24.00%
Thyroid Diseases: 6 people, 24.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 12.00%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 3 people, 12.00%
Diabetic Neuropathy (neuropathic disorders that are associated with diabetes mellitus): 3 people, 12.00%
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Stage Iv (cancer of b cells, a type of white blood cell-stage iv): 3 people, 12.00%
Blood Glucose Increased: 2 people, 8.00%
Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (long lasting type of cancer that starts in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow and invades the blood): 2 people, 8.00%
Depression: 2 people, 8.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on insulin susp isophane beef (the active ingredients of Nph insulin) and Nph insulin (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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