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Lantus

Insulin Glargine Recombinant

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5.2  Effectiveness
5.9  Side Effects
4.9  Holistic Benefits

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The generic name of this medication is insulin glargine and brand names are Lantus; Lantus OptiClik Cartridge; and Lantus Solostar Pen.

The active ingredient is insulin glagine and inactive ingredients are glycerol; m-cresol; zinc; and water for injection.

It is primarily used in the treatment of Type I and Type II diabetes.
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Lantus, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 3% 14.9% 62.7% 19.4% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 2.9% 25% 61.8% 8.8% 1.5%
Blood Pressure 0% 11.9% 82.1% 6% 0%
Breathing 1.5% 10.3% 80.9% 5.9% 1.5%
Confidence 3% 7.6% 78.8% 7.6% 3%
Coordination/Motor Skills 4.5% 13.6% 74.2% 4.5% 3%
Digestion 4.5% 10.4% 76.1% 9% 0%
Emotional Well-being 7.4% 14.7% 63.2% 11.8% 2.9%
Energy 7.5% 23.9% 53.7% 10.4% 4.5%
Eyesight 1.5% 17.9% 68.7% 9% 3%
Memory 4.5% 17.9% 71.6% 4.5% 1.5%
Mental Clarity 2.9% 17.6% 73.5% 1.5% 4.4%
Pain 13.4% 14.9% 64.2% 4.5% 3%
Patience 4.5% 9.1% 77.3% 6.1% 3%
Sexual Health 4.5% 15.2% 74.2% 6.1% 0%
Skin Complexion 3% 6.1% 81.8% 9.1% 0%
Sleep 9% 13.4% 59.7% 11.9% 6%
Stress Level 4.4% 17.6% 67.6% 10.3% 0%
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Commonly Reported Lantus Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 92.2% 3.1% 3.1% 0% 1.6%
Anxiety 83.3% 0% 8.3% 0% 8.3%
Appetite Loss 87.3% 9.5% 3.2% 0% 0%
Bloating 74.1% 9.3% 3.7% 9.3% 3.7%
Blurred Vision 50% 25% 8.3% 16.7% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 84.6% 0% 15.4% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 46.4% 15.9% 17.4% 11.6% 8.7%
Cold Symptoms 75% 8.3% 0% 8.3% 8.3%
Confusion 83.3% 0% 8.3% 0% 8.3%
Depression 91.7% 8.3% 0% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 80% 6.2% 3.1% 7.7% 3.1%
Dizziness 73.1% 14.9% 7.5% 3% 1.5%
Drowsiness 66.7% 16.7% 8.3% 0% 8.3%
Fatigue 50% 8.3% 8.3% 16.7% 16.7%
Fever 92.3% 7.7% 0% 0% 0%
Flu-Like Symptoms 81.5% 10.8% 0% 6.2% 1.5%
Gas 62.7% 13.4% 7.5% 11.9% 4.5%
Headache 66.7% 19.7% 4.5% 6.1% 3%
Hyperthyroidism 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Indigestion 84.1% 6.3% 4.8% 4.8% 0%
Insomnia 58.3% 8.3% 16.7% 16.7% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 91.7% 8.3% 0% 0% 0%
Itching 75% 14.1% 7.8% 1.6% 1.6%
Low Blood Sugar 65.1% 23.8% 6.3% 3.2% 1.6%
Muscle / Joint Pain 50.8% 6.3% 7.9% 17.5% 17.5%
Muscle Cramping 66.7% 16.7% 8.3% 8.3% 0%
Nausea 81.5% 10.8% 4.6% 1.5% 1.5%
Sensitivity to Light 91.7% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 91.7% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Skin Rash 96.3% 0% 3.7% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 76.9% 7.7% 7.7% 7.7% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Lantus Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anemia 92.6% 5.6% 1.9% 0% 0%
Decrease in Birth Control Effectiveness 92.1% 1.6% 1.6% 4.8% 0%
Dehydration / Thirst 61.1% 14.8% 13% 11.1% 0%
Discolored Urine 85.7% 7.9% 4.8% 1.6% 0%
Drowsiness 61.8% 18.2% 10.9% 5.5% 3.6%
Fatigue 56.4% 7.3% 14.5% 16.4% 5.5%
Indigestion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Liver Damage 98.4% 0% 1.6% 0% 0%
Low Blood Sugar 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Metallic Taste in Mouth 81% 9.5% 1.6% 4.8% 3.2%
Muscle / Joint Pain 0% 50% 0% 50% 0%
Reduced Libido 73% 5.4% 5.4% 13.5% 2.7%
Swelling 71.4% 11.1% 7.9% 4.8% 4.8%
Vomiting 93.7% 4.8% 1.6% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Lantus
Since taking Lantus Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 2.5%
Blindness 1.2%
Fall 11.1%
Heart attack 1.2%
Hospitalization 6.2%
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User Comments about Lantus
04 Oct 2013 im pleased with lower blood sugar but don't like weight gain or indigrstion I drink a faer amount of iced tea could this be part of the cause
   —Posted by Anonymous
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12 Jul 2012 At first all seemed real well, then after about 6 1/2 weeks, I started getting headaches, neck aches, back pain, stomach pain in my upper stomach, and joint aches. Vision immedately went bad, but got better after about 3 weeks of use. ( take 20 mg one a day) Doc told me to cut back to 15 once a day, as I called him yesterday to see what was going on.
   —Posted by GH2800
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01 Jun 2012 so sick of shots, bruising on stomach, sometimes get blood on skin after shot, bruising afterwards...ready to gicve it up, can't sleep, i ache, dr won't give me anything for pain....tired of it al
   —Posted by tired of being stuck
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28 Feb 2012 i started on 6 unites am now up to 20 test reading have not changed started getting very bad neck shoulder arm pain suffered from this before after r t a many years ago but this is the much worse than it has ever been more tired have no energy the pain wakes me up at night
   —Posted by pappyone
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12 Feb 2012 For me Lantus has given me much better basal control of my blood sugars compared with Insulatard and has eliminated severe night time hypos, which were frightening even after 50 years of being T1 diabetic.
   —Posted by steveBN1
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