Description

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