Lantus Questions

What is the difference between Basaglar and Lantus?

Posted 9 Mar 2016 • 1 answerFAQ by Drugs.com

I no longer can afford my Lantus that I take at bedtime. Can I take an extra metformin dose?

Posted 21 May 2013 by merrymerriemary • 6 answers

I take metformin 1000 twice daily. Can I increase my metformin or take it 3 times daily to make up for the lantus?

Does lantus have to be refrigerated?

Posted 18 May 2011 by hiyakiddo • 1 answer

Levemir vs Lantus: What's the Difference?

Posted 22 Sep 2016 • 1 answerFAQ by Drugs.com

Levemir and Lantus are both types of insulin. But which one works for longer and which one has fewer side effects?

Is insulin shipped UPS overnite by 10:30 am OK if melted ice pack temp is 60 degrees?

Posted 20 Jul 2017 by discontinued • 1 answer

I get my Lantus & Novolog from the VA which insists in shipping by UPS overnight by 10:30 am delivery rather than allowing it to be picked up at a nearby VA pharmacy. UPS leaves it on my front step in 90 degree temps in full sun and it may sit for an hour or so before it can be brought inside ...

Metformin - Possible side effects?

Posted 9 Jul 2017 by Zuluchief • 1 answer

I started taking Metformin XR 1000 just over 3 weeks ago as an adjunct to insulin (Novorapid and Lantus). I have noticed a "thick head" ... not quite a headache but also feeling not unlike a sinus infection and tinnitus. I put these symptoms down to having come off of a lingering URTI ( ...

Where can I buy generic Lantus right now?

Posted 17 Jun 2017 by RAYSTORM • 0 answers

Which insulins do NOT contain metformin?

Posted 16 May 2017 by trriegel • 1 answer

My mother is allergic to metformin and is currently on Lantus and her medicaid payments only last until April. we are looking for other options that are more affordable and that do not contain metformin.

Are Solar pens still good if not refrigerated(never opened?

Posted 29 Apr 2017 by General rod • 0 answers

Refrigerator not working had to buy new one and had no refrigerator for two days therefore the pens were kept at room temperature eventhough they were never opened--- Lantus pen 3mL(7 left). Can I refrigerate the unopened pens or keep them at room temperature?

How can l buy Lantus at a discount because l don't have enough money. l am only working part time?

Posted 24 Apr 2017 by Muali • 1 answer

Can I combine 25 units of Lantus in the nights before bed with glucovance 5 / 500mg a tablet twice?

Posted 30 Mar 2017 by LuisLoubriel • 1 answer

How do I convince my diabetic husband of the correct way to determine his Lantus dosage?

Posted 11 Mar 2017 by OldyJones78 • 1 answer

Instead of basing his Lantus Dosage on his morning fasting blood sugar result ( as he is instructed to do), he varies it widely (so unsafe!) based on his bedtime reading. No amount of explaining by our doctor has resulted in his staying on the right track with that. He just recently helped me ...

I take metformin two tablets twice a and 70 units of Lantus once a day. Whats the best way?

Posted 6 Mar 2017 by Rawlins21 • 1 answer

Lantus Solostar - UnitedHealth Care ending coverage of Lantus?

Posted 3 Feb 2017 by dchainey • 1 answer

My Insurance carrier, UnitedHealth Care, is eliminating coverage of Lantus in April. What are my options? Is Basaglar an acceptable replacement?

Diabetes, Type 2 - I am breaking out with hives and my feet, legs and hands are swelling. I have?

Posted 25 Jan 2017 by rpalmer64155 • 0 answers

... tried taking humalog with both lantus and levemir and then Novolog with lantus and have the same reaction all combinations. Any one have any suggestions?