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(also known as Sandostatin)
Octreotide is used to treat the severe diarrhea and other symptoms that occur with certain intestinal tumors. It does not cure the tumor but it helps the patient live a more normal life.
Also, this medicine is used to treat a condition called acromegaly, which is caused by too much growth hormone in the body. ... continue
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Acromegaly | 73 |
84% |
| Carcinoid Syndrome | 32 |
91% |
| Pancreatitis | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 86% (107
Members)
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Octreotide Reviews
Working / Worked
Currently on 30 mg of sandostatin plus cabergoline 2x a week. Started working late November (thankful). Some malabsorption issues. Stomach pain and diarrhea.
Working / Worked
I m operated for pitutariy adenoma but still some residual is there.
Working / Worked
Monthly injections painful. Leaves me with lump at injection site. Sometimes I need to take rescue shots.
Working / Worked
I had my tumor removed, not all the tumor was removed so I am on octreotide.
Working / Worked
2003-2012, switched to Somatline Depot due to changes in insurance.
Working / Worked
only had one LAR injection
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I'm on the sandostatine 30 mg, it keeps me at the 400-450 range but is not bringing igf levels down any further.
Working / Worked
I have been on Sandostatin since 2003 ( except during my pregnancy ) the medication, surgery in 2003 and Gamma Knife, also in 2003, have given me my life back with my family!
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Working / Worked
caused high blood sugar so had to stop
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