Using Byetta Injection Pens

[rehill]

I've been taking Byetta for six months and it has really made a difference to my diabetes control. However, when I have injected myself, and I turn the pen knob clockwise to prepare it for the next dose, sometimes the liquid squirts out of the pen. Is that normal or could I be using a defective pen?

 

[Dr Zordas]

Hi Richard, I've been on Byetta since 20th Sept. this year and no, I don't think it's normal for the stuff to shoot out of the needle like you describe; all I've ever had is a very small droplet before and after use - which is a good thing 'cos you know the pen is functioning correctly.

Does this happen with just the pen in use now or all the ones you've used...?

 

[rehill]

It happens occasionally with my current and my previous pen. About once a week or so. When I see it, I do wonder if I had injected properly. But Byetta pens are so simple to operate, I think that's unlikely.

I'll talk to my pharmacist. Thanks for your reply.

 

[MaryMan]

Hi there I’ve been on byetta for a few years.. I never prepare the pen for the next time i turn it just before I inject.. then I store the pen so that the needle end points upward to avoid any leakage. Hope this helps