Regular insulin and Benign prostatic hyperplasia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is reported as a side effect among people who take Regular insulin (insulin pork), especially for people who are 60+ old, also take Zaroxolyn, and have Gastric disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Benign prostatic hyperplasia when taking Regular insulin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,776 people who have side effects when taking Regular insulin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Regular insulin?

Regular insulin has active ingredients of insulin pork. It is often used in type 1 diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 2,848 Regular insulin users. Check the latest studies of Regular insulin.

What is Benign prostatic hyperplasia?

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (benign enlargement of the prostate) is found to be associated with 1,067 drugs and 1,403 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Benign prostatic hyperplasia.

On Nov, 23, 2025

2,776 people reported to have side effects when taking Regular insulin.
Among them, 13 people (0.47%) have Benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Could Regular insulin cause Benign prostatic hyperplasia?

Among these 13 people:

What is the age of people who have Benign prostatic hyperplasia when taking Regular insulin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Regular insulin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Benign prostatic hyperplasia? *

Weight Increased: 9 people, 69.23%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 8 people, 61.54%
Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 7 people, 53.85%
Weakness: 7 people, 53.85%
Chest Pain: 6 people, 46.15%
Constipation: 5 people, 38.46%
Diabetes Mellitus Inadequate Control: 5 people, 38.46%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 5 people, 38.46%
Weight Decreased: 5 people, 38.46%
Urinary Retention (the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder): 4 people, 30.77%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 2 people, 15.38%
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: 1 person, 7.69%

* 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 pork (the active ingredients of Regular insulin) and Regular 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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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