Compare Humalog vs. Janumet

Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.

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Lowers blood sugar.

Humalog (insulin lispro) is a fast-acting insulin that controls blood sugar around meal times.

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3.7/ 5 average rating with 280 reviewsforHumalog
Lowers your blood sugar.

Janumet is a combination of two anti-diabetic medicines that work better together, but is available as brand only.

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3.4/ 5 average rating with 79 reviewsforJanumet
Upsides
  • Humalog (insulin lispro) is the most effective medication for lowering your blood sugar.
  • Works quickly to control your sugar levels after meals.
  • Dose can be easily adjusted to create a regimen that's tailored to your body's needs.
  • Humalog (insulin lispro) can be used even if you have liver or kidney problems, unlike other anti-diabetic medications.
  • This 2-in-1 combination can lower the number of pills you have to take daily.
  • Lowers A1c (average blood sugar over time) up to 2.5%.
  • Available in extended and immediate release forms to allow better control of your blood sugar.
  • Doesn't increase your appetite unlike other anti-diabetic medicines.
  • Does not cause hypoglycemia or very low blood sugar.
Downsides
  • You have to take Humalog (insulin lispro) by injection.
  • Humalog (insulin lispro) is likely to cause moderate weight gain (around 4 to 6 pounds).
  • There is a higher risk for episodes of low blood sugar compared to other anti-diabetic medications.
  • Effects do not last long enough to control your blood sugar for a whole day.
  • Available as brand name only and may be expensive.
  • Metformin component usually causes upset stomach.
  • Sitagliptin component may increase your risk for throat infections and inflammation of pancreas.
  • Not appropriate for those with poor kidney function.
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Dosage forms
  • Injection
  • Pill
  • Extended release
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Reviews
280 reviews so far
64%
saidit'sworth it
50%
saiditworked well
16%
saidit'sa big hassle

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79 reviews so far
46%
saidit'sworth it
38%
saiditworked well
15%
saidit'sa big hassle

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Side effects
The Humalog (insulin lispro) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
5possible side effects
  • Low blood sugar
    16%
  • Diarrhea
    8%
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
    6%
  • Headache
    6%
  • Abdominal pain
    2%
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Risks and risk factors
  • Life-threatening low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
    • Insulin dose too high
    • Use of other blood sugar lowering medications
    • Poor injection techniques
  • Complications due to low potassium
    • Use of medications that lower potassium
    • Current electrolyte imbalance
  • Severe allergic reactions
    • Allergy to insulin
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  • Excess lactic acid in the blood
    • Kidney problems
    • Liver problems
    • Congestive heart failure
    • Using contrast dye for procedures
    • Surgery
    • Alcohol use
  • Low vitamin B12 levels
  • Inflammation of the pancreas
  • Serious allergic reactions
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