Lantus Questions

1. Will Lantus Help With Dawn Phenomenon?

   Probably not because Lantus (generic name: insulin glargine), a peakless, long-acting insulin, is a very flat insulin, meaning it provides a constant level of the hormone over a 24-hour period. So it's unlikely to have much impact on what's commonly called the dawn phenomenon...
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2. How many units of Lantus should you take?

   The doesage of Lantus veries depending on what type of diabetes a person has. The dosages come in 3mL and 10mL strengths.
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3. How much does Lantus cost?

   There are government programs where the elderly and people in extreme cases can receive the drug for free or a reduced price. Walmart has the drug for only 4.00 $.
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4. How does the Lantus insulin pen work?

   The Lantus insulin pen is more commonly used for type 2 diabetes cases. It helps to regulate your insulin dosage. You first want to sterilize the pen and replace the top of the pen with a new needle. You will then tap the insulin pen to release any air bubbles there may be. You will then release the insulin by pressing the injection button all the way in...
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5. How do you convert Lantus to NPH?

   In order to convert Lantus to NPH (both long-acting insulin, however not exactly interchangeable) the is a process that must be followed. Since everyone's body works differently, you'll first need to determine how long the NPH takes to start working, peak and wear off. To start, try one daily injection of the same amount of NPH as you were using of Lantus...
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6. What is the recommended Lantus dosage?

   Lantus is the brand name of insulin glargine, an insulin dosage used by insulin-dependent diabetic patients. The starting dose for patients who are new to insulin, 10 units per day if Lantus is the normal, recommended dose and it is 1/3rd of daily insulin needs of persons with type-2 diabetes...
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7. Can Lantus and Humalog be taken together?

   You can take them together but it is important that you do not take them in the same syringe or same injection site. In any case you should speak to a healthcare professional before taking any medications together as reaction varies from one patient to the next.
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8. How does Lantus Solostar insulin work?

   Lantus is a long lasting medication that is used to control blood sugar. It provides a steady amount of insulin throughout the day.Lantus is a hormone that is naturally produced by the pancreas.Lantus is given in a single dose every 24 hours.It is in liquid form outside the body. Once the liquid is injected it turns into tiny crystals...
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9. Does Lantus insulin peak?

   Yes, although Lantus is considered a 24 hour insulin, it does have a tendency to peak. There are many factors that contribute to peaking, but this drug is more of an 18-26 hour insulin rather than 24 hour. A third of patients on Lantus have noticed that they do not get a full 24 hour activity from this insulin...
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10. How much does Lantus insulin cost?

    Lantus insulin costs about 120 dollars on average depending where your location is at most places can sell generics that are much cheaper than this one. Lantus is a medication that treats diabetes. You can always to go Petmeds.com so you can see if they can offer a lower price many times they do...
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11. What is the Lantus Solostar cost?

    According to everydayhealth.com, the Lantus Solostar pen is in the higher cost range. It can be anywhere from $100 to $200, depending on where it is purchased. Also, this price does not reflect what you would pay for a drug if it is covered by your prescription benefit plan.
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12. Do you need a prescription for Lantus?

    Lantus is a fairly new injectable insulin glargin drug that is available by prescription only. The medicine is injected once a day at bed time subcutaneously (under the skin and not into the vein). The medicine is prescribed for those with type 1 and type 2 diabetes...
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13. Does Lantus cause weight gain?

    Lantus (generic name: Insulin Glargine) is a type of insulin taken by diabetics to control their sugar levels. Sometimes Insulin users report a significant weight gain when taking the medicine, this is particularly true for people with type 2 diabetes who already are overweight, and people on intensive (higher dose) insulin therapy...
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14. What is the Lantus to NPH conversion?

    Lantus and NPH are both forms of insulin. In order to calculate the conversation you must test your blood sugar regularly, and figure out how long it takes for the NPH to start working, peak, and wear off. On your first day you'll want to take the same amount of NPH as Lantus. Now through of the day keep testing your blood sugar...
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15. What is the Lantus Solostar price?

    Lantus Solostar insulin pens usually run around $225 for a box of five. This price could vary a bit, but $225 is what you should expect for a box of five Lantus Solostar insulin pens.
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16. Can Lantus and regular insulin be taken together?

    Lantus is a sterile solution of insulin glargine that is used in injection form. The main thing that makes Lantus stand out from other insulins is that is long-acting with a duration of up to 24 hours. Regular insulin tends to be more short lived and is better used for controlling spikes in your blood sugar levels...
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17. What is the onset of Lantus?

    The amount of time before Lantus begins take effect and helps stabilize your blood sugar level varies from person to person and has a lot to do with what dosage you are on. For some it can take effect in as little as fifteen minutes or so. Others may have to wait an hour or two...
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18. Can Lantus and metformin be taken together?

    Lantus (insulin glargine) and Metformin can be taken together and is commonly used to treat Type 2 diabetics. According the a recent study in Germany, the incidence of hypoglycemia is lower when taking these in combination. Metformin is used to increase the bodies sensitivity to insulin which helps people...
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19. How do you go about titrating Lantus?

    To self titrate Lantus, there are two easy options suggested by Lantus itself. The first option is to increase your dose by one unit each day until your FPG (fasting plasma glucose) level is less than or equal to 100mg/dL. The second option is to increase your dose by two units every three days until you achieve your target FPG...
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20. How much does the Lantus pen cost?

    It ranges from about $200 depending on where you purchase. You can find bargains if you look online and generally look at their website for promotions. If you have insurance this can be covered as it is a medical necessity.
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