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----------------------------------------------------------- From: PT3688041 Message 2 in Discussion I located this list of side effects at http://www.us.sandostatin.com/index.jsp. "As with immediate release Sandostatin® Injection, the most frequently reported drug-related adverse events were biliary disorders (52%), gastrointestinal disorders (7% to 36%), and injection-site pain (2% to 11%). Hypoglycemia (2%), hyperglycemia (15%), and hypothyroidism (2%) have been reported. While not measured in acromegalic patients receiving Sandostatin LAR® Depot, ECG changes have been reported in patients receiving immediate release Sandostatin® Injection; the degree to which these abnormalities are related to octreotide acetate is not clear, as many acromegalics have cardiovascular disease. " But this list does not seem to be complete. I was on Sandostatin LAR and my hair fell out. The endo seemed to be familiar with this side effect though it was not listed. Sandostatin LAR was not effective in controlling my GH level and I changed to somavert which has been effective. I am concerned that you were without treatment for 10 years. Acrtomegaly can be fatal - the excessive growth hormone can do a number on your heart. Even though you may not be having overt signs of problems nasty things could be happening that do not show up until it is too late. Have you had cardiac testing? Have you had regular colonoscopies to check for colon cancer? ----------------------------------------------------------- To stop getting this e-mail, or change how often it arrives, go to your E-mail Settings. http://groups.msn.com/PituitaryChat/_emailsettings.msnw Need help? If you've forgotten your password, please go to Passport Member Services. http://groups.msn.com/_passportredir.msnw?ppmprop=help For other questions or feedback, go to our Contact Us page. http://groups.msn.com/contact If you do not want to receive future e-mail from this MSN group, or if you received this message by mistake, please click the "Remove" link below. On the pre-addressed e-mail message that opens, simply click "Send". Your e-mail address will be deleted from this group's mailing list. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
