concerned father

[dude693]

my son is a meth addtic if he injects lantus what reaction will he get from it

[rnangel]

Hey there,
I'm sorry to hear that your son is struggling with Meth. As a parent, that must be a very scary place for you to be. What kinds of things have been done to work on this serious situation?

Is he testing his blood sugar or allowing someone to do it for him? The primary concern with Meth and diabetes hypoglycemia. People don't eat when using and if they are still taking Lantus at bedtime then they are at risk of having severely low blood sugar when they are sleeping. I would consult with your doctor for treatment direction and suggestions.

You are on the right track in helping your son am I'm glad you found this forum. Keep posting and let us know how things are going. Peace

[10356]

Hi dude693. Welcome to the forum. Is your son a diabetic ? also will he be shooting this into a muscle ? Is this a new medication for him ? sorry for all the questions but it helps to get a idea of what you need. also as in meth addict is it speed out methadone as both of these can effect diabetes. Addiction is very difficult on our loved ones therefore I hope you are receiving some kind of outside support.. lesa

[jdman2u]

I am not a doctor but I am a father.  This information was taken from emedtv.com.  I hope this helps.

Warning Signs of Serious Side Effects
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
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 Lantus, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.