Serious Lantus Side Effects: Warning Signs
Some side effects with
Lantus are potentially serious and should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider. Possible warning signs of these serious side effects include:
- Symptoms of low blood sugar, such as:
- Sweating
- Dizziness
- Cold sweats
- Shakiness
- Extreme hunger
- Blurry vision
- Changes in behavior, such as irritability
- Loss of coordination
- Difficulty speaking
- Confusion
- Seizures
- Unconsciousness
- Signs of an allergic reaction, such as:
- An unexplained rash
- Hives
- Itching
- Swelling of the mouth or throat
- Wheezing
- Difficulty breathing.
Some people may have different signs of low blood sugar. Make sure those around you know how to recognize your particular signs, as you may be too confused, due to low blood sugar, to recognize and adequately respond to low blood sugar.
Final Thoughts on Lantus Side Effects
You may experience some or none of the Lantus side effects listed in this article. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand if you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never tried. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects while taking the drug or if something "just does not seem right." While it may not be a side effect of the medication, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
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