Lantus Solostar Pens 100units/ml

Who can use Lantus?

Lantus is administered in adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It is also prescribed in children aged six years old and above who are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

Strengths of Lantus

Positive reviews of Lantus:

• Lantus pen is easy to use. One patient reported using this medication for 2 years already.
• One injection of Lantus provides normal numbers for blood sugar levels.
• Lantus medication is able to ease symptoms like blurry vision, bleeding tongue, sore arms, and frequent thirst and urination every 15 minutes.

Weaknesses of Lantus

Negative reviews of Lantus:

• The pen’s plunger tends to jam up, making it difficult to administer the medication.
• One diabetic patient reported being sent to the emergency room after taking Lantus. Severe symptoms develop, like heavy breathing, itching, and swollen throat.
• Lantus injection can be painful.
• A patient reported gaining weight after a year of Lantus medication.
• Lantus can be very expensive.

Sources:

https://www.drugs.com/comments/insulin-glargine/lantus-solostar.html#:~:text=Lantus%20SoloStar%20has%20an%20average,8%25%20reported%20a%20negative%20experience.

https://www.drugs.com/comments/insulin-glargine/lantus.html

https://www.webmd.com/drugs/drugreview-148652-lantus-solostar-u-100-insulin-subcutaneous