I don't have an answer for your question....but was wondering how long do you feel sick for? Does it last more than a day after the injection?

I am on a different drug but with mine no side effects.It was bad at first but now no problems can tolerate the drug very well

it normally start a day or two after the injection then goes away and comes back a week before my next injection

Great, that sounds pleasant! I can't wait! My doctor told me GI problems are a common complaint with the injections so I think everybody has it at first. Jokey are you on just a different brand name or completely different drug?

Sonny good question for jokey....
Swampy I was on octetride and I gave myself injections 3x a day...100mg each time....I noticed I did n't keep much in my stomach shall we say I was very very regular...I was only on it for a month then I had my surgery.

I am on somatuline autogel largest dose I will put at the moment because acromegaly is sneaky but I am doing very well no side effects yes at first really bad sickness and the D word.The loo was my best friend I would not be able to live my life without this drug no still not going for surgery.The drug is every four weeks injection at doctors surgery probably only side effects is my bounce LMAO

I have been on the octreatide since Jan 11. My stomach stayed messed up for about 3 days when I started. I, also, have a tendency to skip injections occasionally. I have noticed that if I miss 2 injections (I on 3/day), then my upset stomach starts when I start the injections again.

Swampy, you might try drinking some of the fiber drinks daily, it helped me alot with the gastric side effects.

I have problem with my stomach for a day or two after the injection.

strting mine soon, same as jokeys, but mine are 60mg i think. a month. so will let everyone know how i get on with that. but everyones different arnt theya as jokey said to me oit might not affect one person but may affect someone else in a bigger way. you never what you allergic to untill you get it...lol well im allergic to many antibiotics so the doctors have fun with me when i get tonsilitis...lol
i was thinking of getting one of those medic bracelets but i dont know if they can fit my list on it :)

wow just found this on a site about sandostatin (ocetride...i dont know how to spell that word)

Common Side Effects
Abdominal pain/discomfort occurs from 34% to 61% of cases
Diarrhea occurs from 34% to 61% of cases
Loose stools occurs from 34% to 61% of cases
Nausea occurs from 34% to 61% of cases
Stomach upset/abdominal discomfort occurs from 34% to 61% of cases
Watery diarrhea occurs from 34% to 61% of cases
Gallstones occurs in 29% of cases
Bleeding at an injection site occurs in 7% of cases
Hematoma (blood clot) at an injection site occurs in 7% of cases
Local irritation (skin irritation in the area where treatment is applied) occurs in 7% of cases
Pain at injection site occurs in 7% of cases
Stinging at an injection site occurs in 7% of cases
Sandostatin has sometimes caused these symptoms, but the percentage of occurrences is unknown. Please note: no drug should be ruled out as causing symptoms, even if the symptom is not listed.
Abdominal bleeding occurs in less than 1% of cases
Abdominal bloating (may not actually cause this side effect but may cause symptoms that mimic it)
Abdominal distention (significant swelling of the abdomen) (may not actually cause this side effect but may cause symptoms that mimic it)
Abdominal guarding (spasm of the abdominal muscles when pressure is applied to them during physical exam - may be due to appendicitis, diverticulitis or another condition that causes abdominal inflammation) (may not actually cause this side effect but may cause symptoms that mimic it)
Abdominal tenderness (tender when pressed during physical exam) (may not actually cause this side effect but may cause symptoms that mimic it)
Abnormal liver blood tests occurs in less than 1% of cases
Abnormal thyroid hormone blood levels
Abnormally low blood sugar
Acromegaly (disorder in which parts of the body enlarge including: head, face, hands, feet, and internal organs)
Aggressive/violent behavior
Anorexia/loss of appetite (anorexia is a medical term for loss of appetite - sometimes used for anorexia nervosa, the eating disorder) occurs in less than 1% of cases
Anxiety (fear or dread out of proportion to situation - often with restlessness, tension, pounding/rapid heartbeats, or rapid breathing) occurs in less than 1% of cases
Blockage of the intestines (may cause severe spasms of pain, abdominal distention, vomiting, absence of bowel movement, fever and dehydration) (may not actually cause this side effect but may cause symptoms that mimic it)
Blood sugar test abnormalities (abnormal glucose tolerance test)
Changes in cholesterol blood levels
Cirrhosis of the liver (scarring of the liver) (1 case(s))
Constipation occurs in less than 1% of cases
Decrease in LDL ("bad" cholesterol levels)
Decreased T4 (a thyroid hormone)
Decreased TSH level ("thyroid stimulating hormone" - commonly used to screen for problems with the thyroid gland - TSH is decreased when the thyroid gland is overactive)
Depression/mood changes occurs in less than 1% of cases
Digestive tract problems
- tend to within 1 days of starting treatment (but can occur later)
Dizziness occurs in less than 1% of cases
Drowsiness occurs in less than 1% of cases
Drug dependence (potential for drug abuse)
Drug withdrawal symptoms (develop when drug is stopped - may include agitation, restlessness, anxiety, depression, insomnia, tremor, increased blood pressure, nausea, abdominal cramps, blurred vision, seizures, sweating)
Endocrine gland problems
Enlarged/distended abdomen (may not actually cause this side effect but may cause symptoms that mimic it)
Esophageal varices (abnornally enlarged blood vessels in the esophagus - the tube-like structure that connects the mouth to the stomach) (1 case(s))
Gas/gassiness occurs in less than 1% of cases
Headache occurs in less than 1% of cases
Hepatitis (infection or inflammation of the liver) occurs in less than 1% of cases
Hepatorenal syndrome (involving combination of kidney failure and liver disease)
High cholesterol
- in animal studies but not necessarily shown in humans
High levels of bilirubin in the blood
- in animal studies but not necessarily shown in humans
High/increased calcium levels
- in animal studies but not necessarily shown in humans
Immune system problems
Inability to sit still/restlessness
Increased TSH levels (thyroid stimulating hormone - tends to be increased when the thyroid gland is underactive)
Increased levels of triglycerides (a fat in the blood related to cholesterol)
- increased risk in people with a history of acromegaly (disorder in which parts of the body enlarge including: head, face, hands, feet, and internal organs)
Jaundice (yellowing of eyes, skin and urine due to liver problems) occurs in less than 1% of cases
Lack of energy/fatigue occurs in less than 1% of cases
Liver injury (several case(s))
Liver problems
Muscle cramps occurs in less than 1% of cases
Muscle pain/soreness occurs in less than 1% of cases
Non-specific cramps occurs in less than 1% of cases
Portal hypertension (increased blood pressure in the liver - may be due to blockage of the "portal vein" - may cause enlarged abdomen/fluid in the abdoment; enlarged liver and spleen; changes in level of consciousness/coma) (1 case(s))
Restlessness
Severe pain (may not actually cause this side effect but may cause symptoms that mimic it)
Short stature
Spasm of the rectum occurs in less than 1% of cases
Stomach/upper abdominal discomfort occurs in less than 1% of cases
Tremor (shakiness that has a regular "back-and-forth" rhythm) occurs in less than 1% of cases
Underactive thyroid gland ("hypothyroidism" - low levels of thyroid hormone - may cause subtle or extreme loss of energy; sluggisheness; hoarse voice; heavy menstruation; puffy face/eyes; pale, dry skin; weight gain; sensitivity to cold; constipation; muscle aches/stiffness/weakness; increased cholesterol levels; anemia; hearing loss; elevated CK/creatinine phosphokinase; abnormal liver blood tests; thinning of the hair and eyebrows; loss of body hair; depression; decreased body temperature; coma)
Rare Side Effects
Blood pressure changes (rare)
Changes in electrical activity in the heart - "heart block" (may cause slow heart beat; dizziness; faintness/fainting; light-headedness; weakness; shortness of breath; chest pain) (rare)
Chest pain or tightness (rare)
Congestive heart failure (symptoms may include shortness of breath, swelling of the legs, weight gain, shortness of breath worsened by lying down, awakening from sleep short of breath, dizziness, consusion, sweating) (rare)
Development of an immune reaction to the medication (antibody reaction) (very rare)
Drug dependence (potential for drug abuse) (rare)
- especially in people with acromegaly (disorder in which parts of the body enlarge including: head, face, hands, feet, and internal organs)
Hair loss (rare)
Intestinal perforation (hole through the intestine wall) (single case)
Low platelet count (may cause bleeding problems) (rare)
Mania (an emotional disorder with an exagerated feeling of well-being and hyperactivity - can cause racing thoughts; distraction; increased sexual urges; sleeplessness; irritability; anger; delusions; hyper-religiosity; talkativeness; rapid speech; buying sprees; grandiose plans; abnormally elevated mood) (single case)
Mental health and behavior problems (rare)
Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas - can cause mid- or right upper abdominal pain that can radiate to the back; nausea or vomiting; fever) (rare)
Rash (rare)
Shortness of breath (rare)
Skin conditions (rare)
Skin rash (rare)
Slow heart rate (usually slower than 60 beats per minute in adults) (rare)
Vitamin B12 deficiency (symptoms may include numbness, tingling, weakness, a sore smooth tongue, shortness of breath after slight exertion, faintness, pale skin, loss of appetite, diarrhea, weight loss, fever) (rare)

Hi,

On lanreotide autogel injection every 21 days, bit of bloating at the beginning but fine now.

I am on Sandostatin monthly, do have the stomach problems a few times during the month. Still have the light headedness. Also going into my third week of radiation treatments.