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Lantus

Lantus

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Generic Drug

Insulin glargine

Side Effects

Common

Itching or burning
Irritation at injection site
Headache
Muscle pain
Itchy rash
Weight gain
Aching muscles
Rash
Allergic reaction
Itchy skin

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

Type 2 diabetes
Condition
High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
Condition
Type 1 diabetes
Condition

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A member asked:

I am currently taking 27 units of lantus BID. If I were to switch to Trujeo what would my dosage be?

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A 47-year old female asked:

When was lantus (insulin glargine) discovered & by whom?

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A 28-year old male asked:

Please describe the medication: lantus (insulin glargine)?

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A 31-year old asked:

Can you take lantus (insulin glargine) before the normal time?

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A 40-year old asked:

Is it possible for you to take victoza (liraglutide) with lantus?

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A 43-year old male asked:

Type n insulin, is it any different from lantus (insulin glargine).?

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A 34-year old asked:

What to do if i forgot my lantus (insulin glargine) dose 6 hours ago?

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A 37-year old asked:

What should I do if i didn't take my once 24 hours lantus (insulin glargine) insulin?

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A 29-year old asked:

What are the benefits of splitting lantus (insulin glargine) into 2 doses as opposed to one?

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A 39-year old female asked:

Hi, how often should I be taking the insulin lantus (insulin glargine)? I'm getting 40 units a day.

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A 32-year old male asked:

3 hours Late taking lantus (insulin glargine) injection last night. When should I take tonight's injection?

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A 43-year old female asked about a 66-year old female:

65 year old type 2 diabetic 80units of lantus@ bed time . What happens if i forget to take it one night? I ran out can I wait till tomorrow?

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A 38-year old asked:

Side effects lantus (insulin glargine) insulin ?

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A 32-year old asked:

How do I inject lantus (insulin glargine) twice a day?

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A 37-year old asked:

Is it ok to use lantus (insulin glargine) and humalin r together?

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A 43-year old asked:

The side effects of this insulinarent common with lantus (insulin glargine)?

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A 21-year old male asked:

Is lantus (insulin glargine) dose the same as normal syringe injection ? Should it be applied three times a day ?

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A 38-year old asked:

Can you tell me if i took about 140 units of lantus (insulin glargine) long acting insulin would it result in a fatality?

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A 21-year old male asked:

What is the proper lantus (insulin glargine) dose for a 60 year old man with type I diabetes and when should it be taken ?

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A 32-year old asked:

I been doing 18 units lantus (insulin glargine) and around 10 units novorapid but had some hypos but still better than novomix?

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A 30-year old male asked about a 64-year old male:

Using 12 u of Lantus (insulin glargine) along with istavel,Glycomet still 200+ fasting and 300+ PP. Frequent exercise and diet control.

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A 29-year old male asked:

Taking janumet 50/100 once & lantus 10 units and walk 40min daily. Winter arrive and my sugar gone haywire. Please help me. why winter is so difficult?

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A 34-year old male asked:

I take lantus (insulin glargine) 20 units at night and glimeperide 2mg in the morning was 73kgs a year ago now am 88 kgs what can I replace the 2 with?

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A member asked:

I forgot my am dose of victoza (liraglutide) and will be taking my bedtime dose of lantus within the hour. Should I skip the Victoza (liraglutide) until tomorrow morning or take?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

Does novorapid and lantus (insulin glargine) work well for diabetes?

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A 63-year old asked:

Are there any long term adverse effects of lantus (insulin glargine) tx?

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A 30-year old asked:

Could there be a reason to take lantus (insulin glargine) insulin with food?

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A 28-year old male asked:

Is it safe to take lantus (insulin glargine) with janumet for better control ???

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A 39-year old asked:

Does anyone use novorapid and lantus (insulin glargine) for diabetes control if so does it work ok for u?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

Should the diabetic medicine lantus, (insulin glargine) be injected in the morning or evening for lasting results ?

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