Lantus and stomach cramps

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.

I have also noticed blurred vision, bloating, stomach cramps and severe muscle aches since I have once again been on Lantus. I have rheumatoid arthritis as well as diabetes, but had been off of Lantus for a while because my insurance's copays were too high. At that time, other then my blood sugar staying in the 300's, I felt so much better. My neuropathy is bad when the blood sugar rises, but since back on Lantus, I feel horrible.