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  • Lantus (insulin glargine)
    Toujeo (insulin glargine)
  • Lantus (insulin glargine)
    Toujeo (insulin glargine)

  • Summary of Lantus vs. Toujeo

    Summary for Insulin
    Prescription only

    Lantus (insulin glargine) is a long-acting insulin. It's used to manage blood sugar levels in adults and children with Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 diabetes. Lantus (insulin glargine) is injected under the skin, typically once daily or as directed by your healthcare team. Your care team will determine your dose of Lantus (insulin glargine) based on different factors, such as your diet and blood sugar levels. Lantus (insulin glargine) comes as a vial and a prefilled insulin pen (Lantus Solostar). Some side effects of this medication include redness and swelling at the injection site, and upper respiratory tract infections.

    Summary for Insulin
    Prescription only

    Toujeo SoloStar and Toujeo Max SoloStar are a pair of brand names for insulin glargine. This medication is a long-acting insulin that's used for diabetes in adults and children. It's a more concentrated version of insulin glargine containing 300 units/mL. It comes as prefilled pens that you use for once-daily injections under the skin. Side effects include common cold symptoms and low blood sugar.

  • Indications of Lantus vs. Toujeo

    Indications for
    •Type 1 diabetes (T1D)
    •Type 2 diabetes (T2D)
    Indications for
    •Type 1 diabetes
    •Type 2 diabetes

  • Pros and Cons of Lantus vs. Toujeo

    Pros and Const for Insulin
    Pros
    •Can control your blood sugar levels for about 24 hours
    •Typically injected once daily
    •Approved for children and adults
    •Available as a vial and pre-filled pen
    Cons
    •Given as an injection
    •Raises risk of dangerously low blood sugar levels
    •Might cause weight gain
    •Can't be mixed with other insulins within the same syringe
    Pros and Const for Insulin
    Pros
    •Long-lasting insulin that provides consistent, all-day blood sugar control
    •Given once a day
    •Available as a prefilled pen
    •Good choice for people who need high doses of long-acting insulin
    •Can use in children as young as 6 years old
    Cons
    •Must inject the medication under the skin
    •Might be difficult for some people to administer correctly
    •Can cause weight gain and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
    •Can't be mixed with other insulins

  • Common Side Effects of Lantus vs. Toujeo

    Common Side Effects for

    Type 2 diabetes (T2D)

    •Upper respiratory tract infection (up to 29%)
    •Swelling in the hands or feet (20%)
    •High blood pressure (20%)
    •Flu, sinus infections, or bronchitis (up to 19%)
    •Cataract (15%)
    •Joint pain (14%)
    •Pain in the hands and feet (13%)
    •Back pain (13%)
    •Cough (12%)
    •Urinary tract infection (11%)
    •Diarrhea (11%)
    •Depression (11%)
    •Headache (10%)

    Note: People with T1D typically experienced less side effects than people with T2D, but are at higher risk for hypoglycemia.

    Common Side Effects for
    •Low blood sugar
    •Common cold symptoms
    •Infection involving the nose, throat, and lungs

  • Warnings of Lantus vs. Toujeo

    Common Side Effects for
    •Risk of serious infections
    •Risk of high and low blood sugar levels
    •Dangerously low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia)
    •Low blood potassium levels
    •Swelling and heart failure
    •Severe allergic reactions
    Common Side Effects for
    •Risk of infections with pen sharing
    •Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
    •Low blood potassium levels
    •Swelling and heart failure when used with certain diabetes medications
    •Allergic reactions

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