Toujeo (insulin glargine) prescription available online

The side effects associated with taking the insulin glargine injection are typically mild. Individuals taking Toujeo insulin injections report a variety of side effects, and side effects may vary from patient to patient.

The side effects of Toujeo (insulin glargine) injection may include:

• Low blood sugar levels

• Upper respiratory infections (cold, bronchitis, flu)

• Skin thickening or pits at injection sites

• Fluid retention or weight gain

Other side effects, which are less common but might be more severe, could include:

• Serious allergic reactions

• Rapid weight gain

• Swelling in your feet or ankles

• Low blood potassium

Call your doctor if you notice any adverse effects, or if you develop any other new or concerning symptoms. Toujeo is FDA-approved to treat diabetes mellitus in children over the age of 6.

Toujeo has several drug interactions. Don’t change what you are taking without checking with your doctor or pharmacist. That includes other medications, supplements, and over-the-counter drugs. 

Tell your doctor if you're taking any of the following medications:

• Other diabetes medications

• High blood pressure medications

• Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim, Septra)

• Disopyramide (Norpace)

• Pentoxifylline

• Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem)

• Budesonide (Entocort EC, Pulmicort, Uceris)

• Fluticasone (Arnuity, Flonase)

• Mometasone (Asmanex, Elocon, Nasonex)

• Olanzapine (Zyprexa)

• Albuterol (ProAir, Proventil, Ventolin)

• Clozapine (Clozaril, Fazaclo)

• Levothyroxine (Levoxyl, Synthroid, Tirosint, Unithroid)

• Niacin (Niaspan, Slo-Niacin, others)

• Oral contraceptives (birth control pills)

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Toujeo. Alcohol can increase your risk for dangerously low blood sugar (severe hypoglycemia).

Depending on your pharmacy, one box (three pens) of Toujeo 300 units/mL costs about $290.05 without health insurance. Fortunately, generic brands like insulin glargine offer an affordable alternative.

To refill your Toujeo prescription, book a virtual appointment with one of our top rated board-certified doctors. After reviewing your medical history, your doctor can send an electronic prescription to your local pharmacy.

You should not take Toujeo if you have certain medical conditions, such as:

• Liver disease

• Kidney disease

• Heart failure

• Low blood sugar

• Allergic reactions to insulin

If you've taken too much Toujeo, call your doctor immediately. If you have severe symptoms, such as severe hypoglycemia, seek emergency medical help.

Tell your doctor if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Pregnancy can worsen diabetes, so your doctor may change your Toujeo dose and monitor your blood glucose levels regularly. Toujeo is compatible with breastfeeding.

Toujeo lowers blood sugar, which can help diabetes mellitus patients avoid nerve problems, kidney damage, sexual dysfunction, and other complications.