My husband and I were both prescribed Lantus in December 08 and s...

My husband and I were both prescribed Lantus in December 08 and since then we have both experienced weight gain; back pain; gas and bloating. My physician is now consulting to determine another medication as the weight gain (from an increase in our appetites since taking Lantus) is making us both very uncomfortable. I have also noted a shortness of breath, and because of all of these side symptoms a little depression. The Lantus is not controlling our blood sugars and they have become at times out of control even though an increase in dosage has been prescribed. As with Byetta, we find this medication to be very irritating by causing stomach cramps and HUNGER.