More people with diabetes are prescribed LANTUS® long-acting insulin to help control their blood sugar levels
than any other brand of insulin.‡
With just one shot a day, at the same time each day, LANTUS® gives you a steady
release of insulin to help control your blood sugar for a full 24 hours. You must
test your blood sugar levels while using insulin, such as LANTUS®. Do not make any
changes to your dose or type of insulin without talking to your healthcare provider.
Any change of insulin should be made cautiously and only under medical supervision.
Once-daily LANTUS® works throughout the day with
no pronounced peak.
So whether you’re taking oral medicines or another form of insulin, if your blood
sugar isn’t where it should be, ask your doctor if LANTUS® long-acting insulin might be right for you.
"I told the doctor, 'I know I can do it better with insulin.' He said that he's never had a patient ask to be put on insulin before."
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Important Safety Information for Lantus®
Do not take Lantus® if you are allergic to insulin or any of the inactive ingredients
in Lantus®.
You must test your blood sugar levels while using insulin, such as Lantus®.
Do not make any changes to your dose or type of insulin without talking to your
healthcare provider. Any change of insulin should be made cautiously and only under
medical supervision.
Do NOT dilute or mix Lantus® with any other insulin or solution.
It will not work as intended and you may lose blood sugar control, which could be
serious. Lantus® must only be used if the solution is clear and colorless with
no particles visible. Do not share needles, insulin pens or syringes with others.
The most common side effect of insulin, including Lantus®, is low blood
sugar (hypoglycemia), which may be serious. Some people may experience
symptoms such as shaking, sweating, fast heartbeat, and blurred vision. Severe hypoglycemia
may be serious and life threatening. It may cause harm to your heart or brain. Other
possible side effects may include injection site reactions, including changes in
fat tissue at the injection site, and allergic reactions, including itching and
rash. In rare cases, some allergic reactions may be life threatening.
Tell your doctor about other medicines and supplements you are taking because they
can change the way insulin works. Before starting Lantus®, tell your doctor
about all your medical conditions including if you have liver or kidney problems,
are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding or planning to
breast-feed.
Lantus® SoloSTAR® is a disposable prefilled insulin pen. Please talk to your healthcare
provider about proper injection technique and follow instructions in the Instruction
Leaflet that accompanies the pen.
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‡Based on TRx data from IMS Health, NPA™ monthly database, time period
from May 2003 to March 2010.