INSULIN GLARGINE (Systemic)

Brand Names : Lantus

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Convulsions (seizures); unconsciousness

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Low blood sugar, including anxious feeling; behavior change similar to being drunk; blurred vision; cold sweats; confusion; cool, pale skin; difficulty in thinking; dizziness or lightheadedness; drowsiness; excessive hunger; fast heartbeat; headache; nausea; nervousness; nightmares; restless sleep; shakiness; slurred speech; and tingling in the hands, feet, lips, or tongue

Less common or rare

Allergic reaction, including fast pulse, shortness of breath, skin rash or itching over the entire body, sweating, and wheezing

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome.

Less common or rare

Bloating or swelling of face, hands, lower legs, and/or feet; depression of skin at injection site; injection site pain; local allergy, including itching, redness, or swelling at injection site; thickening of skin at injection site

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.