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Insulin Glargine (rDNA origin) Injection
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Brand name(s): Lantus
What side effects can this medication cause?
You should know the symptoms of low and high blood sugar and what to do if you have them.
If you have any of the symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), eat or drink a food or beverage with sugar in it, such as hard candy or fruit juice, and call your doctor immediately. The symptoms of low blood sugar include:
- shakiness
- dizziness
- fast pulse or heartbeat
- sweating
- confusion
- blurred vision
- headache
- numbness or tingling of the mouth
- weakness
- fatigue
- pale color
- sudden hunger
If you have any of the symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), call your doctor immediately. The symptoms of high blood sugar include:
- thirst
- dry mouth
- tiredness
- flushing
- dry skin
- frequent urination
- increased appetite or feelings of hunger
- trouble breathing
Although side effects from insulin glargine are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- redness, swelling, pain, and itching at the injection site
- changes in the feel of your skin, skin thickening (fat build-up), or a little depression in the skin (fat breakdown)
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- seizures
- loss of consciousness
- exaggerated sunburn
- difficulty speaking or moving
- skin rash or hives all over the body
- itching or redness
- swelling of hands or feet
- difficulty swallowing
- shortness of breath
- wheezing (trouble breathing)
- fast pulse
- low blood pressure
- sweating
If your glucose is often high, you can develop a serious condition called diabetic ketoacidosis. This can be life threatening. If your blood tests show high amounts of glucose or your urine tests show high amounts of glucose or acetone, or if you have signs of ketoacidosis, you need to call your doctor immediately. Do not use insulin glargine to treat diabetic ketoacidosis. The symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis include:
- sleepiness
- flushed (red) face
- thirst
- loss of appetite
- fruity odor on your breath
- heavy breathing
- fast pulse
Last Revised: 04/01/2003
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