2 years as a type 2 diabetic..been on januvia..doc put me on lantus 24 hr pen injection..up to 24units on the pen..blood sugars are great..but..I gained 12 lbs of fluid in just 3 days, cant even put my work shoes on, and now I have severe abdominal pain. Is this a common side effect
Type 2 diabetes, after starting Lantus gained 12 lbs in 3days & abdominal pain - common side effect?
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- 16 May 2011 by wyndryder
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- januvia, lantus, diabetes, type 2, pain, side effect, injection, blood disorders, diabetic
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LaurieShay16 May 2011
Hey wyndryder,
The swelling and stomach pain are serious side effects of the Lantus and need to be addressed by the doctor right away. For reference the following link lists the side effects for Lantus:
http://www.drugs.com/sfx/lantus-side-effects.html
Best wishes,
Laurie
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