Byetta Pen problems

Hi Claire,

How do you know you are not getting the proper dosage when you inject and depress? If the needle is in your skin, I think it might be hard to see :)

I thought I was not getting the proper dosage because there would be a small drop on the tip of the needle when I remove it after the injection, but according to the Byetta website, that is normal. Here are the instructions for you online. Make sure you are following them. If you still have doubt, you might want to get another pen (I get mine in 3 month supplies) and take the one you have an issue with to your next dr appointment to see if there is an issue. Amlyn should replace it if it is defective.

You might also want to read David Mendosa's postings about Byetta. He's covered everything from side effects, to storage to successes. You can read David's postings here.  

Good luck and stay in touch and let us know how you are doing!! 

Vicki M 

I wondered if I was on the wrong end of a setup cycle or something - I have used several pens & this time I do not feel I am getting the med ( I feel different), but it sure shoots out of the needle when I try to set it for myinjection !