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Is it safe to take lantus (insulin glargine) solostar while pregnant or breastfeeding?

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Dr. David Geffner answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Probably: It's still considered a category c drug which means it can be used if the benefits outweigh the risks. Most high risk pregnancy people feel that it is ok. Talk to your endocrinologist.

Answered 9/22/2012

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