Can Levemir Be Used As A Substitute For Lantus Solostar?

Posted on Tue, 27 Feb 2018

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Question : Hi, I currently use injectable Lantus Solostar to control my type 2 diabetes. My current supplier is no longer stocks this and a need to find a comparable product. I trying to find a substitute. I use 45 ml per day. Would Levimir be a good sub and would the dosages be similar?

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
About your concern;

Detailed Answer:

Hello and thank you for asking!

I have gone carefully through your concern.

Yes, Levemir is a good alternative, it is similar to Lantus but has a slightly shorter duration.

If Lantus covers 24 hours, Levemir can finish its action in 18 hours, that is why when high doses are needed (like in your case) it is recommended to be divided in 2 injections (22 Ui every 12 hours).

The total dose will remain the same.

Hope I have been helpful.

Kind regards,
Dr. Mirjeta Guni, Endocrinologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T