Question
My uncle experienced an increase in appetite, a decrease in appetite, and weight loss after taking Novolin R50, which raised curiosity among family members. Later, he underwent a check-up and was diagnosed with diabetes, and the doctor prescribed Novolin R50. We want to know what adverse reactions this medication might have.
Answer
The adverse reactions of Novolin R50 include initial symptoms of hyperglycemic reactions, which may not manifest until a few hours or days after taking the drug. These symptoms include thirst, frequent urination, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dry and red skin, decreased appetite, and a breath that smells like acetone. For type 1 diabetics, if hyperglycemic reactions are not treated, they may develop into potentially fatal diabetic ketoacidosis.