Using Lantus doesn’t have to be difficult, but it does take practice. Your doctor or a member of your healthcare team will show you how.
Except for a 2-inch circle around the navel
Avoid administering too close to the bony area above the knee
Use the outer back area of the upper arm where there is fatty tissue
Now that you and your doctor have decided Lantus is right for you, watch this step-by-step video to learn how to use the Lantus SoloStar pen. But always follow your healthcare provider’s instructions.
Rotate your injection sites as instructed by your healthcare provider to reduce your risk of getting lipodystrophy (pitted or thickened skin) and localized cutaneous amyloidosis (skin with lumps). Do not use the same spot for each injection or inject where the skin is pitted, thickened, lumpy, tender, bruised, scaly, hard, scarred or damaged.
SUPER: Prescription Lantus® is a long-acting insulin used to treat adults with type 2 diabetes and adults and pediatric patients (children 6 years and older) with type 1 diabetes for the control of high blood sugar. Do not use Lantus® to treat diabetic ketoacidosis.
Laura: Hi, my name is Laura. I’d like to take a few minutes to tell you what you need to know about starting Lantus® (insulin glargine injection) 100 Units/mL using the SoloSTAR® pen. You’ve taken an important step by adding Lantus® to your diabetes treatment plan. One dose of Lantus® at the same time each day works all day and all night. Prescription Lantus® is a long-acting insulin used to treat adults with type 2 diabetes and adults and pediatric patients (children 6 years and older) with type 1 diabetes for the control of high blood sugar. Do not use Lantus® to treat diabetic ketoacidosis.
SUPER: Important Safety Information. Do not take Lantus®:
Important Safety Information. Do not take Lantus® during episodes of low blood sugar or if you are allergic to insulin or any of the inactive ingredients in Lantus®.
SUPER: The Lantus® SoloSTAR® pen delivers the dose you dial time after time.
Laura: The Lantus® SoloSTAR® pen delivers the dose you dial time after time. Today, I’ll be demonstrating the correct way to use the Lantus® SoloSTAR® pen.
SUPER: The Lantus® SoloSTAR® pen features:
Laura: The Lantus® SoloSTAR® pen can fit into your daily routine. It features small, thin needles, a large print dosing window, dial-in dose, and push-button injection.
SUPER: Do NOT:
Laura: Do not share needles, insulin pens, or syringes with others. Do not reuse needles.
To demonstrate how to correctly use the Lantus® SoloSTAR® pen, I’ll be taking you through these 6 steps:
Super: WHAT WE’LL COVER:
Step One: Inject the insulin
Step Two: Attach the Needle
Step Three: Perform a Safety Test
Step Four: Select the Dose
Step Five: Inject the Dose
Step Six: Remove and Discard Needle
It is important that you go over these instructions carefully before you using your SoloStar pen.
Step one: check the insulin.
SUPER: An unopened SoloSTAR® Pen should be refrigerated until first use. Do not store an opened SoloSTAR® pen in a refrigerator.
Laura: If your SoloSTAR® pen is in cool storage, take it out 1 to 2 hours before you inject to allow it to warm up. Cold insulin may be painful to inject.
SUPER: Check the label on your SoloSTAR® pen.
Laura: First, check the label on your SoloSTAR® pen to make sure you have the correct pen and insulin. The Lantus® SoloSTAR® pen is gray with a purple injection button.
Check the expiration date on the label of your pen. Do not use a SoloSTAR® pen after the expiration date.
SUPER: Do not use the pen if the insulin is cloudy, colored, or has particles.
Laura: Take off the pen cap. Check the appearance of the insulin. Lantus® is a clear insulin. Do not use the pen if the insulin is cloudy, colored, or has particles.
Step two: attach the needle.
Laura: Do not reuse needles. Always use a new sterile needle for each injection. This helps prevent contamination and potential needle blocks.
SUPER: Wipe the rubber seal.
Laura: Wipe the rubber seal with alcohol.
SUPER: Remove the protective seal.
Laura: Remove the protective seal from a new needle.
SUPER: Keep the needle straight as you attach it.
Laura: Line up the needle with the pen, and keep it straight as you attach it. Depending on the needle type, it may be pushed on or screwed on. If the needle is not kept straight while you attach it, it can damage the rubber seal and cause leakage, or break the needle.
Step three: perform a safety test.
SUPER: Do NOT use a syringe to remove Lantus® from your SoloSTAR® pen.
Laura: Always perform the safety test before each injection.
Performing the safety test ensures you get an accurate dose. It ensures that the pen and needle work properly, and it also removes air bubbles in the insulin.
SUPER: Select a dose of 2 units
Laura: Select a dose of 2 units by turning the dosage selector.
SUPER: Take off the outer needle cap.
Laura: Take off the outer needle cap and keep it to remove the used needle after injection.
Take off the inner needle cap and discard it.
Hold the pen with the needle pointing upwards. Then tap the insulin reservoir so that any air bubbles rise up towards the needle.
SUPER: Check if insulin comes out of the needle tip.
Laura: Press the button all the way in. Check if insulin comes out of the needle tip. You may have to perform the safety test several times before insulin is seen. If no insulin comes out, check for air bubbles and repeat the safety test two more times to remove them.
SUPER: If insulin still does not come out, the needle may be blocked. Change the needle and try again. If no insulin comes out after changing the needle, your SoloSTAR® pen may be damaged. Do not use it. Do NOT use a syringe to remove Lantus® from your SoloSTAR® pen.
Laura: If insulin still does not come out, the needle may be blocked. Change the needle and try again. If no insulin comes out after changing the needle, your SoloSTAR® pen may be damaged. Do not use it.
Step four: select the dose.
Laura: You can set the dose in steps of 1 unit, from a minimum of 1 unit to a maximum of 80 units. If you need a dose greater than 80 units, you should give it as two or more doses.
Check that the dose window shows “0” following the safety test.
SUPER: Select your required dose. Ask for help if you have problems handling the pen, for example, if you have problems with your eyesight.
Laura: Select your required dose. If you turn past your dose, you can turn the dial back down. Do not push the injection button while turning, as insulin will come out.
You cannot turn the dosage selector past the number of units left in the pen. Do not force the dosage selector to turn. If what remains is less than you need, either you can inject what is remaining in the pen and complete your dose with a new SoloSTAR pen, or you can use a new SoloSTAR® pen for your full dose.
Step five: inject the dose.
Laura: Use the injection method as instructed by your healthcare professional.
SUPER: The injection site should be changed each time you inject within the area you selected. DO NOT use the exact spot for each injection.
Laura: You can inject Lantus® in three areas of your body
Anywhere in your stomach area, except for a two-inch radius around your navel.
In the fatty tissue on the outer back area of your upper arm.
Or in your thighs. Remember, the injection site should be changed each time you inject.
Clean the injection site with an alcohol swab. Then insert the needle into the skin.
SUPER: Deliver the dose by pressing the injection button in all the way.
Laura: Deliver the dose by pressing the injection button in all the way. The number in the dose window will return to “0” as you inject.
SUPER: Keep the button pressed, and slowly count to 10.
Laura: Keep the button pressed all the way in. Slowly count to 10 before you withdraw the needle from the skin. This ensures that the full dose will be delivered.
Step six: remove and discard the needle.
Laura: Always remove the needle after each dose and store your SoloSTAR® pen without a needle attached. This helps prevent contamination and/or infection, as well as entry of air into the insulin reservoir and leakage of insulin, which can cause inaccurate dosing.
SUPER: Put the outer needle cap back on the needle, and use it to unscrew the needle from the pen.
Laura: Put the outer needle cap back on the needle, and use it to unscrew the needle from the pen. To reduce the risk of accidental needle injury, never replace the inner needle cap. If your injection is given by another person, special caution should be taken by this person when removing and disposing of the needle. Be sure to follow recommended safety measures for removal and disposal of needles in order to reduce the risk of accidental needle injury and transmission of infectious diseases.
Now I’m going to show you how to safely dispose of the needle.
SUPER: Used needles should be placed in Sharps containers.
Laura: Used needles should be placed in sharps containers (such as red biohazard containers), hard plastic containers (such as detergent bottles), or metal containers (such as an empty coffee can). Such containers should be sealed and disposed of properly. If you are giving an injection to a third person, you should remove the needle in an approved manner to avoid needle-stick injuries.
SUPER: Always put the pen cap back on the pen before storing the pen.
Laura: Always put the pen cap back on the pen before storing the pen until your next injection.
Storing your pen.
Laura: Please review the leaflet that came with your Lantus® prescription for complete instructions on how to use and store the Lantus® SoloSTAR® pen. If your SoloSTAR® pen is in cool storage, take it out 1 to 2 hours before you use it to allow it to warm up. Cold insulin may be painful to inject. Keep the SoloSTAR® pen out of the reach and sight of children.
Keep your unopened SoloSTAR® pen in cool storage until first use. Cool storage is between 36 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit, or 2 and 8 degrees Celsius. Do not allow it to freeze. Do not put it next to the freezer compartment of your refrigerator, or next to a freezer pack.
Once you take your SoloSTAR® pen out of cool storage, for use or as a spare, you can use it for up to 28 days. During this time it can be safely kept at room temperature, up to 86 degrees Fahrenheit or 30 degrees Celsius. Do not use it after this time.
Do not use a SoloSTAR® pen after the expiration date printed on the label of the pen or the label on the carton. Protect your SoloSTAR® pen from light. Discard your used SoloSTAR® pen as required by your local authorities
Caring for your SoloSTAR® pen.
Laura: Protect your SoloSTAR® pen from dust and dirt. You can clean the outside of your SoloSTAR® pen by wiping it with a damp cloth. Do not soak, wash, or lubricate the pen as this may damage it. Your SoloSTAR® pen is designed to work accurately and safely. It should be handled with care. Avoid situations where the SoloSTAR® pen might be damaged. If you are concerned that your SoloSTAR® pen may be damaged, use a new one. If you have any further questions about the Lantus® SoloSTAR® pen or managing your diabetes, be sure to speak to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Thanks for joining me on this walk through how to use the Lantus® SoloSTAR® pen. I hope that you found these instructions helpful. Now, I will present the full Important Safety Information for Lantus®.
What is Lantus® (insulin glargine injection) 100 Units/mL?
Laura: Prescription Lantus® is a long-acting insulin used to treat adults with type 2 diabetes and adults and pediatric patients (children 6 years and older) with type 1 diabetes for the control of high blood sugar.
Do not use Lantus® to treat diabetic ketoacidosis.
Whether you’re new to using insulin or already on insulin, expect your dose to be adjusted by your doctor over time. This is called titration. You may need to adjust your dose every 3 to 4 days until you reach the amount that’s right for you.
If your doctor told you to take Lantus using a vial and syringe, this presentation can help walk you through it, step by step.
If you are using a new vial, remove the protective cap. Do not remove the stopper.
Wipe the top of the vial with an alcohol swab.
Draw air into the syringe that is equal to your insulin dose.
Put the needle through the rubber top of the vial and push the plunger to inject the air into the vial.
Leave the syringe in the vial and turn both upside down. Hold the syringe and vial firmly in one hand. Make sure the tip of the needle is in the insulin. With your free hand, pull the plunger to withdraw the correct dose into the syringe.
Before you take the needle out of the vial, check the syringe for air bubbles.
If bubbles are in the medicine, hold the syringe straight up and tap the side of the syringe until the bubbles float to the top.
Push the bubbles out with the plunger and draw insulin back in until you have the correct dose.
Remove the needle from the vial. Do not let the needle touch anything. You’re now ready to inject.
Decide on injection area: either upper arm, thigh, or abdomen. Injection sites within an injection area must be different from one injection to the next.
Using rubbing alcohol to clean the skin where you are going to inject. Alcohol can sometimes sting if it’s not completely dry when you inject, so wait a few seconds for it to evaporate or pat the area dry with a sterile cotton ball.
Pinch the skin and hold it. Insert the needle the way your healthcare professional showed you.
Slowly push in the plunger of the syringe all the way, making sure you have injected all the insulin. Leave the needle in the skin for 10 seconds.
Pull the needle straight out and gently press on the spot where you injected yourself for several seconds. Don’t rub the area.
Follow your healthcare professional’s instructions for throwing away the needle and syringe.
For instructions on how to inject Lantus, please talk to your treating healthcare provider and refer to the instruction leaflet that came with your vial.
Download the Lantus Vial and Syringe Injection GuideTo make sure you get the right dose of insulin, always use a U-100 insulin syringe. (Your pharmacist can help you make sure you have the right syringe.) If you have trouble seeing the volume lines on a syringe, ask your healthcare team or pharmacist for a magnifying device that can help.
The most common side effect of insulin, including Lantus, is low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which may be serious. Some people may experience symptoms such as shaking, sweating, fast heartbeat, and blurred vision.
Ask your doctor about the symptoms and signs of hypoglycemia, how to track your blood sugar, and what to do if you suffer a hypoglycemic event.
Lantus may cause serious side effects.
Get medical help right away if you have:
These are not all the possible side effects of Lantus. Speak with your doctor about possible side effects.
For more detailed information, see the Important Safety Information for Lantus and Full Prescribing Information.
We’ll give you the answers to some of the most common questions asked about diabetes - and Lantus.
How do I take Lantus?
Lantus is an injection administered under the skin. This is called a “subcutaneous” injection. There are two ways you can inject Lantus: with the Lantus SoloStar® pen, or with a vial and syringe.
Get more factsCan Lantus cause weight gain?
Weight gain can occur with any insulin therapy, including Lantus. Following a healthy diet and exercise program can help with weight control. Try some of our healthy recipes to help you stay on track.
See Tools + TipsAre there any side effects with Lantus?
The most common side effect of insulin, including Lantus®, is low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which may be serious and life threatening. It may cause harm to your heart and brain. Symptoms of serious low blood sugar may include shaking, sweating, fast heartbeat, and blurred vision.
Lantus may cause serious side effects that can lead to death, such as severe allergic reactions. Get medical help right away if you have:
Can I mix Lantus with another insulin?
No. Do not mix Lantus with any other insulin or solution. It will not work as intended, and you may lose blood sugar control, which could be serious.
More about how to use LantusI also take a mealtime insulin, will I need to change my dose while on Lantus?
Your doctor will guide you on any adjustments that need to be made. So, if you’re also taking mealtime insulin, you should talk to your doctor about any changes you may need to make to your mealtime insulin dose.
Is there a generic version of Lantus?
No. Only Lantus is Lantus. Proven to lower A1C and help control blood sugar for a full 24 hours, it’s the choice of physicians and millions of patients worldwide. While there are now similar medicines available, Lantus is the most prescribed1 long-acting insulin. If you are eligible and have a private or commercial insurance you could pay as low as $0* and no more than $99* for a 30-day supply. If you have Medicare Part D insurance, it’s good to know that 7 out of 10 patients receive prescription coverage of Lantus at the lowest branded copay.
Sign up for savings now1Based on TRx data from IMS Health, NPATM monthly database, time period from May 2003 to September 2020.
Additional Terms and Eligibility Restrictions Apply. See below. *
What’s the difference between Lantus and Toujeo (insulin glargine injection) 300 Units/mL?
Lantus and Toujeo are both once-daily, long-acting insulins. Use the chart to see how they compare.
Talk with your doctor about how Toujeo compares with Lantus, or visit toujeo.com
LEARN MORE†One unit of Toujeo has the smallest injection volume compared to 1 unit of any other long-acting insulin.
‡Toujeo SoloStar study performed in a laboratory environment; doses were not delivered into tissue.
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What are the Lantus Coverage and Saving options?
Pay $99 for your monthly supply of any one or combination of Sanofi Insulins*
Sanofi insulins included in this program are: LANTUS® (insulin glargine injection) 100 Units/mL, TOUJEO® (insulin glargine injection) 300 Units/mL, ADMELOG® (insulin lispro injection) 100 Units/mL and APIDRA® (insulin glulisine injection) 100 Units/mL.
This offer is not valid for prescriptions covered by or submitted for reimbursement under Medicare, Medicaid, VA, DOD, TRICARE, similar federal or state programs, including any state pharmaceutical programs, or commercial/private insurance. Only people without prescription medication insurance can apply for this offer. Void where prohibited by law. For the duration of the program, eligible patients will pay $99 for up to 10 vials or packs of SoloStar pens per fill or up to 5 packs of Max SoloStar pens per fill. Offer valid for one fill per month. To pay $99 per month, you must fill all your Sanofi Insulin prescriptions at the same time, together each month. Not valid for SOLIQUA 100/33 (insulin glargine and lixisenatide injection) 100 Units/mL and 33 mcg/mL. When using the Insulins Valyou Savings Card, prices are guaranteed for 12 consecutive monthly fills. The Insulins Valyou Savings Program applies to the cost of medication. There are other relevant costs associated with overall treatment.
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How does Lantus compare with SOLIQUA® 100/33 (insulin glargine and lixisenatide injection) 100 Units/mL and 33 mcg/mL?
Developed by the makers of Lantus, SOLIQUA 100/33 combines Lantus with lixisenatide, a non-insulin diabetes medicine.
Find out more at soliqua100-33.com
Please see Full Indication, Limitations of Use and Important Safety Information for SOLIQUA 100/33
Please see Full Prescribing Information
What if I don’t have insurance? Can I still save on Lantus?
Yes, you can use Sanofi Insulins Valyou Savings Program:
Pay $99 for your monthly supply of any one or combination of Sanofi Insulins*
Sanofi insulins included in this program are: LANTUS® (insulin glargine injection) 100 Units/mL, TOUJEO® (insulin glargine injection) 300 Units/mL, ADMELOG® (insulin lispro injection) 100 Units/mL and APIDRA® (insulin glulisine injection) 100 Units/mL.
This offer is not valid for prescriptions covered by or submitted for reimbursement under Medicare, Medicaid, VA, DOD, TRICARE, similar federal or state programs, including any state pharmaceutical programs, or commercial/private insurance. Only people without prescription medication insurance can apply for this offer. Void where prohibited by law. For the duration of the program, eligible patients will pay $99 for up to 10 vials or packs of SoloStar pens per fill or up to 5 packs of Max SoloStar pens per fill. Offer valid for one fill per month. To pay $99 per month, you must fill all your Sanofi Insulin prescriptions at the same time, together each month. Not valid for SOLIQUA 100/33 (insulin glargine and lixisenatide injection) 100 Units/mL and 33 mcg/mL. When using the Insulins Valyou Savings Card, prices are guaranteed for 12 consecutive monthly fills. The Insulins Valyou Savings Program applies to the cost of medication. There are other relevant costs associated with overall treatment.
Sign Up NowAdditional Terms and Eligibility Restrictions Apply. See below.*
See our FAQs. We’ll give you the answers to some of the most common questions asked about diabetes—and Lantus.
SEE OUR FAQSIf you are commercially insured, pay as low as $0 and no more than $99*. No insurance? We have an offer for you, too. Terms and restrictions apply*.
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SEE HOW, NOW!Prescription Lantus is a long-acting insulin used to treat adults with type 2 diabetes and adults and pediatric patients (children 6 years and older) with type 1 diabetes for the control of high blood sugar.
Do not take Lantus during episodes of low blood sugar or if you are allergic to insulin or any of the inactive ingredients in Lantus.
Do not share needles, insulin pens, or syringes with others. Do NOT reuse needles.
Before starting Lantus, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have liver or kidney problems, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or if you are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed.
Change (rotate) your injection sites within the area you chose with each dose to reduce your risk of getting lipodystrophy (pitted or thickened skin) and localized cutaneous amyloidosis (skin with lumps) at the injection sites. Do not use the same spot for each injection or inject where the skin is pitted, thickened, lumpy, tender, bruised, scaly, hard, scarred or damaged.
Heart failure can occur if you are taking insulin together with certain medicines called TZDs (thiazolidinediones), even if you have never had heart failure or other heart problems. If you already have heart failure, it may get worse while you take TZDs with Lantus. Your treatment with TZDs and Lantus may need to be changed or stopped by your doctor if you have new or worsening heart failure. Tell your doctor if you have any new or worsening symptoms of heart failure, including:
Tell your doctor about all the medications you take, including OTC medicines, vitamins, and supplements, including herbal supplements.
Lantus should be taken once a day at the same time every day. Test your blood sugar levels while using insulin, such as Lantus. Do not make any changes to your dose or type of insulin without talking to your healthcare provider. Any change of insulin should be made cautiously and only under medical supervision.
Do NOT dilute or mix Lantus with any other insulin or solution. It will not work as intended and you may lose blood sugar control, which could be serious. Lantus must only be used if the solution is clear and colorless with no particles visible. Always make sure you have the correct insulin before each injection.
While using Lantus, do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Lantus affects you. You should not drink alcohol or use other medicines that contain alcohol.
The most common side effect of insulin, including Lantus, is low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which may be serious and life threatening. It may cause harm to your heart or brain. Symptoms of serious low blood sugar may include shaking, sweating, fast heartbeat, and blurred vision.
Lantus may cause serious side effects that can lead to death, such as severe allergic reactions. Get medical help right away if you have:
Other possible side effects may include swelling, weight gain, low potassium levels, injection site reactions, including changes in fat tissue at the injection site, and allergic reactions.
Lantus SoloSTAR is a disposable single-patient-use prefilled insulin pen. Please talk to your healthcare provider about proper injection technique and follow instructions in the Instruction Leaflet that accompanies the pen.
Click here for Full Prescribing Information for Lantus.
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*Eligibility Restrictions & Offer Terms:
Insulins Valyou Savings Program: Sanofi insulins included in this program are: ADMELOG® (insulin lispro injection) 100 Units/mL, TOUJEO® (insulin glargine injection) 300 Units/mL, LANTUS® (insulin glargine injection) 100 Units/mL, and APIDRA® (insulin glulisine injection) 100 units/mL.
This offer is not valid for prescriptions covered by or submitted for reimbursement under Medicare, Medicaid, VA, DOD, TRICARE, similar federal or state programs, including any state pharmaceutical programs, or commercial/private insurance. Only people without prescription medication insurance can apply for this offer. Void where prohibited by law. For the duration of the program, eligible patients will pay $99 for up to 10 vials or packs of SoloStar pens per fill or up to 5 packs of Max SoloStar pens per fill. Offer valid for 1 fill per month. To pay $99 per month, you must fill all your Sanofi Insulin prescriptions at the same time, together each month. Not valid for SOLIQUA 100/33 (insulin glargine and lixisenatide injection) 100 Units/mL and 33 mcg/mL. When using the Insulins Valyou Savings Card, prices are guaranteed for 12 consecutive monthly fills. The Insulins Valyou Savings Program applies to the cost of medication. There are other relevant costs associated with overall treatment.
Sanofi Copay Program: This offer is not valid for prescriptions covered by or submitted for reimbursement under Medicare, Medicaid, VA, DOD, TRICARE, or similar federal or state programs including any state pharmaceutical assistance program. If you have an Affordable Care (Health Care Exchange) plan, you may still be qualified to receive and use this savings card. Please note: The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program is not a federal or state government healthcare program for purposes of the savings program. Void where prohibited by law.
Savings may vary depending on patients’ out-of-pocket costs. Upon registration, patients receive all program details. Sanofi US reserves the right to change the maximum cap amount, rescind, revoke, or amend these programs without notice.
Click here for Full Prescribing Information for Lantus.
Prescription Toujeo is a long-acting man-made insulin used to control high blood sugar in adults and children who are 6 years of age and older with diabetes mellitus.
Do not take Toujeo if you have low blood sugar or if you are allergic to insulin or any of the ingredients in Toujeo.
Do not share your pen(s) with other people, even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection, or get a serious infection from them.
Before starting Toujeo, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have liver or kidney problems, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed.
Change (rotate) your injection sites within the area you chose with each dose to reduce your risk of getting lipodystrophy (pitted or thickened skin) and localized cutaneous amyloidosis (skin with lumps) at the injection sites. Do not use the same spot for each injection or inject where the skin is pitted, thickened, lumpy, tender, bruised, scaly, hard, scarred or damaged.
Heart failure can occur if you are taking insulin together with pills called TZDs (thiazolidinediones), even if you have never had heart failure or other heart problems. If you have heart failure, it may get worse while you take TZDs with Toujeo. Your treatment with TZDs and Toujeo may need to be changed or stopped by your doctor if you have new or worsening heart failure. Tell your doctor if you have any new or worsening symptoms including:
Tell your doctor about all the medications you take, including OTC medicines, vitamins, and supplements, and herbal supplements.
Toujeo should be taken at the same time once a day. Test your blood sugar levels daily while using any insulin. Do not change your dose or type of insulin without talking to your doctor. Verify you have the correct insulin before each injection. Do NOT use a syringe to remove Toujeo from your pen. Your dose for Toujeo may be different from other insulins you have taken. Any change of insulin should be made cautiously and only under medical supervision.
Do NOT dilute or mix Toujeo with any other insulin or solution. It will not work as intended and you may lose blood sugar control, which could be serious. Use Toujeo only if the solution is clear and colorless with no particles visible.
While using Toujeo, do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Toujeo affects you. Don’t drink alcohol or use other medicines that contain alcohol.
The most common side effect of any insulin, including Toujeo, is low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which may be serious and life-threatening. Severe hypoglycemia may cause harm to your heart or brain. Symptoms of serious low blood sugar may include shaking, sweating, fast heartbeat, and blurred vision.
Toujeo may cause severe allergic reactions that can lead to death. Get medical help right away if you have:
Toujeo may have additional side effects including swelling, weight gain, low potassium, and injection site reactions which may include change in fat tissue, skin thickening, redness, swelling, and itching.
Toujeo® SoloStar® and Toujeo® Max SoloStar® are single-patient-use prefilled insulin pens. It is important to perform a safety test when using a new pen for the first time. Talk to your doctor about proper injection technique and follow instructions in the Instruction Leaflet that comes with the pen.
Click here for Full Prescribing Information for Toujeo.
SOLIQUA 100/33 is an injectable prescription medicine that contains 2 diabetes medicines, insulin glargine and lixisenatide, which may improve blood sugar (glucose) control in adults with type 2 diabetes when used with diet and exercise.
What is the most important information I should know about SOLIQUA 100/33?
Do not share your SOLIQUA 100/33 pen with other people, even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection, or get a serious infection from them.
SOLIQUA 100/33 can cause serious side effects, including inflammation of the pancreas, which may be severe and lead to death.
Before using SOLIQUA 100/33, tell your doctor if you have had pancreatitis, stones in your gallbladder (cholelithiasis), or a history of alcoholism. These medical problems may make you more likely to get pancreatitis.
Stop taking SOLIQUA 100/33 and call your healthcare provider right away if you have pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that is severe, and will not go away. The pain may be felt in the back area. The pain may happen with or without vomiting.
Who should not use SOLIQUA 100/33?
Do not use SOLIQUA 100/33 if you:
Before using SOLIQUA 100/33, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including all prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. SOLIQUA 100/33 may affect the way some medicines work. Before using SOLIQUA 100/33, talk to your healthcare provider about low blood sugar and how to manage it.
How should I use SOLIQUA 100/33?
What are the possible side effects of SOLIQUA 100/33?
SOLIQUA 100/33 may cause serious side effects, including:
The most common side effects of SOLIQUA 100/33 include low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), nausea, diarrhea, upper respiratory infection, stuffy or runny nose, and headache. Nausea and diarrhea usually happen more often when you first start using SOLIQUA 100/33.
Click here for Full Prescribing Information for SOLIQUA 100/33.
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*Eligibility Restrictions & Offer Terms:
Insulins Valyou Savings Program: Sanofi insulins included in this program are: ADMELOG® (insulin lispro injection) 100 Units/mL, TOUJEO® (insulin glargine injection) 300 Units/mL, LANTUS® (insulin glargine injection) 100 Units/mL, and APIDRA® (insulin glulisine injection) 100 units/mL.
This offer is not valid for prescriptions covered by or submitted for reimbursement under Medicare, Medicaid, VA, DOD, TRICARE, similar federal or state programs, including any state pharmaceutical programs, or commercial/private insurance. Only people without prescription medication insurance can apply for this offer. Void where prohibited by law. For the duration of the program, eligible patients will pay $99 for up to 10 vials or packs of SoloStar pens per fill or up to 5 packs of Max SoloStar pens per fill. Offer valid for 1 fill per month. To pay $99 per month, you must fill all your Sanofi Insulin prescriptions at the same time, together each month. Not valid for SOLIQUA 100/33 (insulin glargine and lixisenatide injection) 100 Units/mL and 33 mcg/mL. When using the Insulins Valyou Savings Card, prices are guaranteed for 12 consecutive monthly fills. The Insulins Valyou Savings Program applies to the cost of medication. There are other relevant costs associated with overall treatment.
Sanofi Copay Program: This offer is not valid for prescriptions covered by or submitted for reimbursement under Medicare, Medicaid, VA, DOD, TRICARE, or similar federal or state programs including any state pharmaceutical assistance program. If you have an Affordable Care (Health Care Exchange) plan, you may still be qualified to receive and use this savings card. Please note: The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program is not a federal or state government healthcare program for purposes of the savings program. Void where prohibited by law.
Savings may vary depending on patients’ out-of-pocket costs. Upon registration, patients receive all program details. Sanofi US reserves the right to change the maximum cap amount, rescind, revoke, or amend these programs without notice.