BASAGLAR
Used for Type 2 Diabetes and Type 1 Diabetes
Are you tired of high medication costs? Our service offers unbeatable savings on your BASAGLAR prescription medication. We provide a range of solutions to help you save up to 100% on your medication costs*. Whether you are insured, uninsured, underinsured, or simply looking to reduce your out-of-pocket expenses, we've got you covered.
Manufactured by Eli Lilly & Company
*You can pay as little as $0 per fill using Drug Coupons or Patient Assistance Programs. Subject to applicability & eligibility requirements.
This content is intended for US audiences only
BASAGLAR cost saving options available to you
How it works
How to Lower Your Drug Costs
benefits
Why Choose Our Service?
Start Saving Today!
Lower the cost of your BASAGLAR prescription
Join the many satisfied customers who have already benefited from our prescription discount service.
![Jamie Winn NowPatient](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnpcms.nowpatient.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F02%2FJamie_Winn_NowPatient.png&w=128&q=75)
BASAGLAR Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing
What is BASAGLAR?
BASAGLAR is the brand name for insulin glargine and is available as a subcutaneous injection.
What dosages is BASAGLAR available in?
BASAGLAR is available as a KwikPen and Tempo Pen with a strength of 100 units/mL (U-100).
What is BASAGLAR used for?
BASAGLAR is an insulin and is used to treat the following:
- Type 1 diabetes in adults and children
- Type 2 diabetes in adults
How does BASAGLAR work?
BASAGLAR is an insulin. Insulin is a hormone that lowers glucose (sugar) levels in the blood. It helps your body absorb and store sugar from your bloodstream and stops your liver from making glucose.
How do I take BASAGLAR?
BASAGLAR is typically dosed as follows:
- Type 1 diabetes: The typical starting dose is 33% of your total daily insulin requirement injected under the skin once daily. Follow your provider’s instructions carefully. BASAGLAR should be used with a short-acting or rapid-acting, pre-meal insulin to meet the the remainder of your daily insulin requirements
- Type 2 diabetes: The typical starting dose is 0.2 units/kg or up to 10 units injected under the skin once daily
Is it safe for me to take BASAGLAR?
BASAGLAR is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
BASAGLAR Common Side Effects
Common side effects of BASAGLAR:
- Infection
- Common cold
- Respiratory tract infection
BASAGLAR Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with BASAGLAR. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood sugar): if not treated, it can lead to unconsciousness, seizures, and even death
- Severe allergic reactions: problems breathing, blistering skin rash with a high fever, or if you feel your face, mouth, or throat swell up
- Low potassium levels: weakness, muscle cramps or twitches, digestive problems, abnormal heartbeats, kidney problems
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on BASAGLAR
The following medications may interact with BASAGLAR:
- Drugs that may increase the risk of hypoglycemia: antidiabeticagents, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocking agents disopyramide, fibrates, fluoxetine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors
- pentoxifylline, pramlintide, salicylates, somatostatin analog (e.g.octreotide), and sulfonamide antibiotics
- Drugs that may decrease the blood glucose lowering
- effect: atypical antipsychotics, corticosteroids, danazol, diuretics estrogens, glucagon, isoniazid, niacin, oral contraceptives phenothiazines, progestogens (e.g., in oral contraceptives)protease inhibitors, somatropin, sympathomimetic agents (e.g. albuterol, epinephrine, terbutaline), and thyroid hormones
- Drugs that may increase or decrease the blood glucose lowering effect: alcohol, beta-blockers, clonidine, lithium salts, and pentamidine
- Drugs that may blunt the signs and symptoms of
- hypoglycemia: beta-blockers, clonidine, guanethidine, and reserpine
Who makes BASAGLAR?
Eli Lilly & Company
Is BASAGLAR safe in pregnancy?
Published studies with use of insulin glargine products during pregnancy have not reported a clear association with
BASAGLAR and adverse developmental outcomes. You and your doctor will have to decide if you should take BASGLAR while you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant.
What to do if you missed your BASAGLAR dose
The FDA's medical product safety reporting program for health professionals, patients and consumers.
Learn more about reporting side effectsDrug Savings Tips
How can NowPatient help me to lower the cost of my BASAGLAR prescription?
How do the NowPatient BASAGLAR savings programs work?
Are the NowPatient BASAGLAR savings programs suitable for everyone, regardless of insurance status?
Are the NowPatient drug savings programs suitable for brand and generic versions of BASAGLAR?
If you have Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage and none of the BASAGLAR savings options are applicable or affordable for me, what can you do?
I am uninsured or underinsured and none of the BASAGLAR prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, what can I do?
I am commercially or privately insured and none of the BASAGLAR prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, what can I do?
If I have federal, state or commercial insurance and none of the BASAGLAR prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, are there any other support organisations that can help me with my co-insurance or copay?
Medical Disclaimer
NowPatient has taken all reasonable steps to ensure that all material is factually accurate, complete, and current. However, the knowledge and experience of a qualified healthcare professional should always be sought after instead of using the information on this page. Before taking any drug, you should always speak to your doctor or another qualified healthcare provider.
The information provided here about medications is subject to change and is not meant to include all uses, precautions, warnings, directions, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or negative effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a particular medication does not imply that the medication or medication combination is appropriate for all patients or for all possible purposes.
Things to know
What kind of insulin is BASAGLAR?
What is the best time of day to take Basaglar?
Who should not take Basaglar?
How much does 1 unit of insulin bring down blood sugar?
Where is the best place to inject Basaglar?
How long does Basaglar stay in your system?
How much insulin should I take if my blood sugar is 400?
What is the best long acting insulin?
Is Lantus the same as BASAGLAR?
What insulin is replacing Lantus?
What drug is equivalent to Basaglar?
What insulin is stronger than Lantus?
What is a cheaper alternative to Lantus?
What is the best time to take Basaglar?
Why is Lantus taken at night?
Is there a cheaper insulin than Lantus?
What is the difference between Novolog and Basaglar?
Can you take Basaglar twice a day?
Is dosing the same for Lantus and Basaglar?
Is BASAGLAR a 24 hour insulin?
What is the best time of day to take BASAGLAR insulin?
What is the peak time for BASAGLAR?
How long does it take for BASAGLAR to lower blood sugar?
What is the maximum units of BASAGLAR per day?
How many hours does BASAGLAR last?
Is 30 units of BASAGLAR a lot?
Is 80 units of BASAGLAR too much?
Which is stronger BASAGLAR or Lantus?
When is the best time to inject insulin?
How much does BASAGLAR lower blood sugar?
Can I take metformin and BASAGLAR at the same time?
Why does BASAGLAR cause weight gain?
How do you get rid of insulin belly fat?
Can you lose weight on BASAGLAR insulin?
Is it better to take BASAGLAR in the morning or at night?
Why does insulin cause belly fat?
What is diabetic belly?
Can Basaglar cause loss of appetite?
Which insulin causes the least weight gain?
What is the insulin shot for weight loss?
Does Basaglar make you pee more?
What should your blood sugar level be to lose weight?
What is NowPatient
Online Pharmacy & Telehealth
NowPatient is an online pharmacy & telehealth service that is available in the US and UK. Our service is FREE and packed with useful features that can help you save money on the cost of your medications, access virtual treatments, and provide tools that can help improve your overall health. Get started today and benefit from medication reminders, private treatment plans, NHS online pharmacy, GP appointment booking, Rx savings card, Drug Coupons, US drug savings programs, health conditions information, Drug Information, genetic testing, home test kits, BMI Risks, Type 2 Diabetes Risks, pollen meter, air quality monitor, and lots more!
![A laptop screen displays a dashboard with various health metrics and notifications. Widgets include drug coupons, home health testing, genetic risk, diabetes risk, BMI, pollen meter, and air quality.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnpcms.nowpatient.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2Fabout-now-patient-desktop-small-v3.png&w=3840&q=75)
WHY WE BUILT NOWPATIENT
To improve the lives of everyone by making high-quality care accessible and convenient
We are here to improve lives. Our service gives you access to smart features and resources that can help empower you to take control of your health and improve your health outcomes. All this, in one place, for FREE. We strive to bring a fresh perspective to managing health. NowPatient can be accessed by downloading the App or using your web browser.
Download our app today
![A collage showing a map with pharmacies, a questionnaire, medication details, and a person video chatting on a screen.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnpcms.nowpatient.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F05%2FBento-image.png&w=1920&q=75)
Can I trust NowPatient
Meet our medical team
We are a passionate group of clinicians and medical writers covering a broad range of specialities with experience operating in health systems in the United Kingdom & United States. Providing excellent care and advice is at the heart of everything we do. You can read more about our medical team by visiting the medical team page or learn more about how we curate content by visiting our editorial process