Toujeo SoloStar and Swelling: What Users Say

• Ben...
• January 1, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Toujeo. 19 units at night. Two weeks off Lantus SoloStar. Blood sugars waking were 140, now 200. Nausea 15 minutes after injection. Lasts for two hours. Severe cramping and pain in feet, calves, shoulders, and hands. Diarrhea on and off throughout the two weeks. Dizziness. Blurry vision in one eye. Swollen gums. Hope this levels off quickly."

• Rll...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 10, 2016

For Diabetes, Type 1 "My doctor tried switching me from Lantus to Toujeo because my blood sugar was always high in the morning. It started out working to bring my blood sugar levels down, but within four to six weeks, I had gained 10 pounds (and I am not tall), I had swelling, and I could barely feel my toes due to poor circulation. I have never had problems with circulation that could not be regulated. I have had type 1 diabetes without too many complications for 35 years and am otherwise healthy. I had to have my doctor switch me back to Lantus because Toujeo was destroying my body. I hope this does not replace Lantus or I will not be around for long."

• Ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 9, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started taking Toujeo in April 2021. My first reaction to the drug was joint pain and swelling in my calves, ankles, and knees. My calves looked like giant (chicken) drumsticks. This insulin has interacted with my blood pressure medications, where I have developed edema. Dependent edema is what I was diagnosed with. My insulin has recently been changed to Levemir. I've only been on the new insulin for a couple of days. How long does it take before the new drug (insulin) takes effect? My balance is off, my legs are heavy to move to the point where I am dragging my feet when I walk, and this scares me."

• Ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 9, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started taking Toujeo in April 2021. My first reaction to the drug was joint pain and swelling in my calves, ankles, and knees. My calves looked like giant (chicken) drumsticks. This insulin has interacted with my blood pressure medications, where I have developed edema. Dependent edema is what I was diagnosed with. My insulin has recently been changed to Levemir. I've only been on the new insulin for a couple of days. How long does it take before the new drug (insulin) takes effect? My balance is off, my legs are heavy to move to the point where I am dragging my feet when I walk, and this scares me."