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Basaglar for Type 2 Diabetes User Reviews (Page 4)

Reviews for Basaglar

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • kpc...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • October 26, 2018

"There are about 5 to 8 units of air in the pen on your 1st shot and has about 267 units altogether. Check it for yourself."

7 / 10
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  • Hia...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 19, 2019

"My b/s fasting 281, before bed 257. They have been like that since day 1. The more dose increase, the number fasting elevates along. This is insane to throw money in the garbage."

1 / 10
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  • phe...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • March 18, 2023

"Pens malfunction very frequently. The main problem is a faulty dose dial that doesn't inject. I have 8 wrecked pens."

1 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • Jod...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 3, 2018

"Insurance switched me from Lantus to Basaglar, and A1C went from 7.2 to 8.5 in 2 months. I noticed spikes in BSL right away. Working on getting Lantus back."

1 / 10
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  • BAS...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 18, 2017

"Started this medication 2 weeks ago with my levels in the high 300s. Today it is down to 160. I also take 2000 mg Metformin daily. So far, I have had no problems."

10 / 10
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  • KRa...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 20, 2020

"Just started Basaglar and have increased tinnitus, a screaming in my head. Also, I am experiencing insomnia taking this. Headache also."

2 / 10
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  • Den...
  • December 11, 2020

"The Basaglar injection pen is horrible and difficult to work with. I had two of them jammed and was unable to use."

5 / 10
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  • Ray...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 5, 2020

"I really, really don't like using the Basaglar QuickPen. It is extremely hard to push. I am going to ask my doctor for a change to another medication. I would rate it a 1 on a scale of 1 to 10."

1 / 10
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  • Wor...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • May 1, 2023

"I've been using Basaglar for 7 years, and for me, it has been a wonder drug. No side effects whatsoever, and it controls my blood sugar perfectly. 5 stars from me."

10 / 10
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  • Kev...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • September 7, 2022

"I have a bad pen, and it will not dispense insulin."

3 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • January 6, 2021

"Have 2 pens that are jammed. Worst pen I’ve ever had."

1 / 10
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  • Joe...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • November 26, 2021

"No other medication has worked for me as good as Basaglar. It keeps me under 90 all day, even when there's a party and I eat a piece of cake. Wonder medication for me."

10 / 10
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  • Qwe...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • July 1, 2022

"Injections cause a burning sensation ranging from mild to intense. The insulin seems to work less and less as time goes on."

3 / 10
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