Lantus
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| Brand Name: | Lantus |
| Generic: | Insulin Glargine [recombitant DNA origin] |
| Availability: | Prescription |
| This drug was approved by the FDA in one form or another on: 2000-04-20 , | |
| This drug is made in one form or another by the following companies: Sanofi Aventis US | |
| This drug is available in the following forms: Injectables | |
| View the actual FDA approved label for this drug at the following links: http://www.fda.gov/cder/foi/label/2007/021081s024lbl.pdf |
About Lantus
Lantus is used to treat adults and children (age 6 and older) with type 1 diabetes or adult patients with type 2 diabetes who require long-acting insulin to control high blood sugar.
Precautions for Lantus
There is a risk of your blood sugar becoming too low when taking diabetes medicines. Strenuous physical activity, drinking alcoholic beverages, or not eating enough can increase this possibility when taking Lantus. Talk to your health care provider.
Side Effects of Lantus
- Low blood sugar
- Injection site reactions such as redness, pain, itching, hives, and swelling
- Changes in fat tissue at site of injection
Recent Forum Posts on Lantus
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Maximum Dosage
I started Lantus about 5 years ago. Starting dosage was 5 units. That has gradually increased over the years to 400 units at night now. My doctor doesn't seem concerned about the dosage. Does anyone know what the maximum dosage of Lantus is?
Posted By geraldray1 at Mon 4 May 2009, 9:20 PM in Lantus || 0 Replies
Lantus Avoid hypoglycemia!
Lantus website -avoid intravenous My daughter takes lantus and some blogs concerned me about the hypoglycemia. Below 30 BG is very dangerous so I went on Lantus web site to see if it warns against this. It says that LOW blood sugar can be caused by not injecting in the fatty tissue....So if you inject lantus and you see blood ... it can cause serious lows. This is from the lantus website a bit technical but hopefully it will help others NOT suffer like you did www.lantus.com PRECAUTIONS General: LANTUS is not intended for intravenous administration. The prolonged duration of activity of insulin glargine is dependent on injection into subcutaneous tissue. (fatty area) Intravenous administration of the usual subcutaneous dose could result in severe hypoglycemia. Insulins, including LANTUS, can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), allergy, and skin reactions. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): Also alcohol use, liver, adrenal dysfunction, not eating enough can all cause significant hypoglycemia.Hypoglycemia can happen with: • Taking too much insulin. This can happen when too much insulin is injected. • Not enough carbohydrate (sugar or starch) intake. This can happen if a meal or snack is missed or delayed. • Vomiting or diarrhea that decreases the amount of sugar absorbed by your body. • Intake of alcohol. • Medicines that affect insulin. Be sure to discuss all your medicines with your healthcare provider. Do not start any new medicines until you know how they may affect your insulin dose. • Medical conditions that can affect your blood sugar levels or insulin. These conditions include diseases of the adrenal glands, the pituitary, the thyroid gland, the liver, and the kidney. • Too much glucose use by the body. This can happen if you exercise too much or have a fever. • Injecting insulin the wrong way or in the wrong injection area.
Posted By Bigbluefrog at Fri 10 Oct 2008, 8:44 AM in Lantus || 0 Replies
Lantus
I started on Lantus 4 weeks ago. Since then, I have been in the hospital with severe dehydration, vomiting, diarrea, muscle pain throughout my body. I believe it is a reaction to the Lantus. Has anyone else had this problem? I am thinking of going back on my original insulins which were R and N. Thanks
Posted By Debbie at Sat 7 Jun 2008, 5:34 PM in Lantus || 0 Replies
No Subject
Ok, I know most of you won't agree with me, but Lantus doesn't work as well as it is said to be. My best friend was on it, and had severe seizures, major headaches, and a litany of problems. She was on this for a while, and her sugars were outrageous, even though she kept upping her Lantus dosage and adjusting her habits. She would end up in the ER once a month because of this.
She switched doctors and immediately her new endocrinologist took her off Lantus, and all problems subsided and she chose the other alternative, the MiniMed Insulin Pump, which has made her life so much easier! She is able to excercise whenever she wants to and can live life more freely than taking the Lantus + 3 more shots of Humalog --- now she only has to take one to TWO shots a WEEK! Its so amazing, and her diabetic friends are all now talking to their endos to see if they can get their insulin though the pump rather than take one or more shots a day.
Lantus may work for some people, but for others, like my friend, I am so grateful she was taken off this insulin, becasue it almost killed her.
Posted By ET at Fri 2 Dec 2005, 12:00 AM in Lantus || 0 Replies
Lantis control
I am a type 2 diabetic,only use about 12,sometimes 14 at night of Lantis. I think it is great,except sometimes late afternoon,if I am not real active,it does not seem to work as well.It takes over 4 hours to get my sugar down. Sometimes is fine for supper,otherwise have to wait almost 5 hours to get down to 130 or 140 for supper. Mornings always stay on low side. Has any one else had this experience? WINSSTON
Posted By Winsston at Thu 9 Jun 2005, 12:00 AM in Lantus || 0 Replies
lantus
i started using lantus insulin aprx.4months ago my a1c went from a
9.4 to a 6.5 but i also heve experienced alot of weight gain especially
in my stomach region were i take most of my shots,i also have had an increase of hot flashes,but overall very happy with it i also take actos
with it.
Posted By susan at Fri 2 Dec 2005, 12:00 AM in Lantus || 0 Replies
Lantus
I've had one dose of 30iu Lantus for the first time last night, having been on Humulin I (N I think it's called in USA) 24iu breakfast&bedtime with Humalog for several years but my control had badly deteriorated so I was hypo-ing 4-5 times daily. This morning I had a severe hypo requiring a glucagon injection....! On almost half my previous dose. I know I'm probably panicking(just a little) but no one here seems to have any idea about causes or remedies. Can anyone offer similar experiences and solutions
Cheers, Spike Jones Wales UK
Posted By spike at Sun 7 Sep 2003, 12:00 AM in Lantus || 0 Replies
Extreme Swelling
It seems when I take this Lantus insulin, my body goes outta control. I cant sleep, im moody, and whats worse than anything - I get extream full body swelling. When I say swelling i mean it, I am regularly VERY tiny, like a size 0 100lbs max, and when I take lantus Ive gone up to a size 5. Very painful , from my eyelids to my toes.
Does anyone else get this from Lantus??
Also, I find it is more painful, and the site swelling increases.
Can anyone help me figure this out?
Posted By Shauna at Sat 3 Dec 2005, 12:00 AM in Lantus || 0 Replies
Lantus
I have had a terrible experience since switching to Lantus. What has worsened the symtems is that the Dr prescribed Thyroxine at the same time, which should not be taken with Lantus. My blood sugars go from being extremely high to dangerously low within ½ hour. I have had muscles pains, severe headaches, hot flushes, increased heat rate, nausea, shaking, plus more. Be careful!
Posted By Sandra at Wed 12 Oct 2005, 12:00 AM in Lantus || 0 Replies
Lantus side effects
Have two boys, age 11, on Lantus at night for about a year. Recently one has been having chest pain soon after injection. My other son seems to have no reaction to Lantus. Has anyone found, or has their doctor offered, information regarding what seems to be a rather bad side effect of this insulin? Have informed the group of three doctors, spoken to nurse practitioner, diabetes educator, and dietician. No one owns up to chest pain as being a possible side effect and they tell me to see our family practitioner. After reading all of the other incidents on this site about chest pain, numbness, etc., I wonder how dishonest the FDA, food industry and pharmaceutical industry really are. If Lantus is not good for diabetics, how many billions do they feel they must have before they recall it (remember VIOXX, Celebrex, etc.).
Posted By Concerned Mom at Sat 3 Dec 2005, 12:00 AM in Lantus || 0 Replies
high sugar count
I am Canadian and hav been on Lantis for 2 wks. My glucose readings are never below 13mm in the morning; don't know what this is in the american scale but is high for me. I am on 45 units already and see no advantage to it whatso ever. Perhaps this drug is not for everyone??
I have been a Type 1 diabetic for 38 years and feel that fooling around this way is not helping. Does anyone else seem to have a resistance to this insulin. I am at the point at going back to my old regime since it suits me and my levels better. This insulin has not helped in the least and is keeping me awake all night; would appreciate any feedback. Thanks alot.
Posted By sheila at Sun 9 Sep 2007, 6:55 PM in Lantus || 0 Replies
Lantus
I had adverse reactions to Lantus in the form of severe leg cramps. Just wanted to know if anyone else experienced this reaction.
Posted By Rose Baker at Thu 14 Aug 2003, 12:00 AM in Lantus || 4 Replies
Lantus
I've been using Lantus for almost a year now and find that it is important to keep it refrigerated. It has a normal 28 day life after first use which diminishes drastically when not refrigerated. I've found my blood sugars to increase toward the end of it's life. My regimine includes usage of Humalog at mealtime...this is where my problems with low blood sugar readings is most prevalent. Attention to frequent readings,eating on time, and constant monitoring is very important. My current dosage is 40 units of Lantus per day...with the mealtime dosages of Humalog throughout the day.
Posted By Ron at Thu 14 Aug 2003, 12:00 AM in Lantus || 0 Replies
Numbness
Lantus has been effective in keeping my blood sugar more stable. However, I've been experiencing extreme numbness on the right side of my body -- mostly my arm and then face & head. Any other similar reactions?
Posted By Rhonda at Tue 18 Nov 2003, 12:00 AM in Lantus || 2 Replies
Lantus side effects?
A comparatively recently diagnosed diabetic (9 months), I've been on Lantus (evening 28-32 units) for about 5 or 6 months. It may be that the more you read, the more you notice, but I think I am noticing a number of 'symptoms' which have appeared since I started on Lantus. Chief among them are bouts of quite nasty depression (which may be a side effect of recent diagnosis, of course)and extreme mood swings (the passionate breakups and makeups are perhaps a symptom of being Celtic, but you never know), but also tingling feet shakiness before meals and a scarily increased heart rate at about 11-12 in the evening. Could there be a link to Lantus? I also notice that Lantus is a lot more painful to inject than any other insulin I use or have used (stinging as the insulin goes in). Anyone else?
Thanks
Ross
Posted By Ross at Wed 6 Jul 2005, 12:00 AM in Lantus || 1 Reply
Lantus Insulin
I started using Lantus on June 18, 2003. My blood sugar readings are very stable. I can skip meals with no effect. I keep the Lantus and Novolog in a two-pen Frio cooler and carry it where ever I go. I am still using the Lantus bottle I that started with on June 18, and it is still working perfectly.
I am T2, diagnosed in 1986 and used oral medications until March 2003. After after three months on Novolog 70/30 Premix, the Lantus and Novolog was a great change. I have no lows and run about 85-100 unless I misjudge my carbohydrates. I inject 12 units of Lantus at night and from 3 to 6 units of Novolog with meals. I never had such good control. My last a1c was 4.8. I don't think it gets much better than this.
Posted By Roy Buxton at Thu 21 Aug 2003, 12:00 AM in Lantus || 3 Replies
Great and also scary
Well see for me, i've been on it for a year. I love not having to be up at a specific time, sleeping in, and i've lost some good weight to on it because i can eat whenever. The scary part of this all is remembering when i take lantus. see your suppose to take it in the evening. Well for me i sometimes get off of work early or later then 8. And usally when its earlier, i tend to remember when i take my shot, but when its 8, i get home end up donig stuff then try and remember if i even take lantus or not. That's the part that frights me. Because then im up all night wondering if im ok or not. (they say you shouldnt take it if you dont remmember taking it) but this happend to me 3 times that i didnt remember and i took a shot all those times. Luckily i was right on them. But beleive me what i did with those is really stupid! you could get yourslef into MAJOR trouble or even go into a bad coma. MAKE SURE its at the right time, even if yoru at work or doing stuff with frineds make sure you get that shot done at the right time AND keep in mind that you did it. i just had to point that out, thanks.
Posted By Mindi Duda at Tue 5 Jul 2005, 12:00 AM in Lantus || 0 Replies
Lantus
My husband has been taking lantus for years at 75 to 80 units at night,
he is type 1, blood sugars still run high so matter how he trys to
control diet, one night (recently) he picked up new vial of Lantus first night blood sugar dropped dramatically to 50 and his sugar runs about 200 and above, he immediately drank juice and ate protien for couple hours it kept coming down then up finally stabalized, well next night same thing happened only this time he did not catch it in time went to 30 and he
went out I checked his sugar called 911 and began pouring sugar water
down his throat with turkey baster, had to stop he began violent seizure
and injured his self, finally floped to his side and I thought he stopped breathing paramedics came in at that time and called code blue but
discovered he was breathing shallow, gave him 25 units glucose brought
level to 163 but he never came out of his stupor, rushed to hospital,
where immediately dr. came over his sugar dropped again to 29, they had
to keep him on a glucose drip for two days in hospital to bring him and
his sugar level back BAD BOTTLE OF INSULIN THE DR SAID BEWARE
Posted By Forace Roberts at Mon 12 May 2008, 1:46 PM in Lantus || 2 Replies
LANTUS
MY HUSBAND TAKES LOTS OF MEDS AND ONE OF THEM IS LANTUS. I NEED TO KNOW IF THERE IS COUPONS AVAIL TO DISCOUNTE MY COPAY?
Posted By CLAUDIA at Wed 12 Sep 2007, 9:35 AM in Lantus || 0 Replies
Lantus
I Have been using Lantus for about 4 months. I am gaining weight like crazy and dont like it one bit. When i first started I weighed 190. I am now at 220. My legs are all swollen and my arms also hurt. I dont think this med is for me.
Posted By Peggy at Tue 5 Jul 2005, 12:00 AM in Lantus || 1 Reply