Octreotide (Systemic)

Brand Names : Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR Depot

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common or rare

Convulsions (seizures); unconsciousness

Also check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Irregular heartbeat; slow heartbeat

Less common or rare

Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), including blurred vision, drowsiness, dry mouth, flushed dry skin, fruit-like breath odor, increased urination (frequency and volume), ketones in urine, loss of appetite, nausea, stomachache, tiredness, troubled breathing (rapid and deep), unusual thirst, or vomiting; hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), including anxious feeling, behavior change similar to drunkenness, blurred vision, cold sweats, confusion, cool pale skin, difficulty in concentrating, drowsiness, excessive hunger, fast heartbeat, headache, nausea, nervousness, nightmares, restless sleep, shakiness, slurred speech, or unusual tiredness or weakness; inflammation of the pancreas gland, including abdominal or stomach pain or bloating, nausea, or vomiting

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

Constipation; diarrhea; pain, stinging, tingling, or burning sensation at place of injection, with redness and swelling; passing of gas

Less common or rare

Dizziness or light-headedness; fever; hair loss; redness or flushing of face; swelling of feet or lower legs

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.