I haven't heard of Lantus causing this kind of problem. I would think that the cause is something else, especially since he has used Lantus before. Apparently oedema (Swelling due to the retention of fluids in the tissues) is a know adverse reaction to Remeron. So he might want to try stopping the Remeron and seeing if the swelling goes away. But get him to go back on the Lantus first, so that you can isolate the cause.

Mark ;)

Hi
Ihave a question for you blue. I am a newly dx diabetic. Sugar was at 561. I now have it under 120 most of the time. I also take prednisone for PMR(polymyalgia Rheumatic) Pred will take that sugar where no else dare to go.lol
As of last week I was put on Novolin also. I take novolog 2times a day and the novolin when I take my prednisone. 12 units. I also take 36 units of Lantus at night. My druggist doesn't understand why I take 2 different kinds of inuslin. Do any of you do this. The novolin was recommend by a endcrinologist. it is to off set the pred. When I get off the pred I will also get off the novolin. Now tho the pharmacist has me a bit worried.
Any info would be great.
Thanks
Anna

Reason why people take different types of insulin is due to the peak periods of each type. Lantus and Levemir are slow acting lasting 18-24 Novolog and Novolin are faster acting but have different peak periods, your doctors should have explained that to you. Seek out a diabetic clinic, they should have more answers

Not sure about swelling issue with Lantus, but my problem with anxiety issues, such as tightness in upper body, trouble breathing and fast pulse started after taking Lantus for 1 week then getting off of it for 2 wks now, but still having this problem. My sister also had same problem even after getting off of Lantus. My problem is a listed side affect, but don't know why it is lasting so long after stopping the drug???

I take lantus also never had a problem with swelling until started taking it. Swelling got so bad ended us with conjestive heart failure, doc said has nothing to do with the lantus I believe it does.
I take 25 units of novalin 70/30 and 30 units of lantus everyday, no results with lowering levels. if I take the novolog fast acting it does pretty good but with the other 2 levels rarely go below 250.
sorry not much help