The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
Common side effects reported from people taking [[EDITOR|DRUG_DISPLAY_NAME]] for acromegaly:
- Diarrhea (up to 73%)
- Gallstones (up to 27%)
- Stomach pain (up to 20%)
- Injection site reactions, such as pain, itching, nodule, skin hardening (up to 17%)
- Joint pain (up to 10%)
Common side effects reported from people taking [[EDITOR|DRUG_DISPLAY_NAME]] for GEP-NETs:
- Stomach pain (34%)
- Muscle pain (19%)
- Vomiting (19%)
- Headache (16%)
- Injection site reactions, such as pain, itching, redness, swelling, rash, bruising/bleeding (15%)
- High blood sugar (14%)
- High blood pressure (14%)
- Gallstones (14%)
Less Common Side Effects
Other side effects reported from people taking [[EDITOR|DRUG_DISPLAY_NAME]] for acromegaly:
- Nausea
- Passing gas
- Low heartbeat
- High blood pressure
- Anemia
- Constipation
- Vomiting
- Headache
Other side effects reported from people taking [[EDITOR|DRUG_DISPLAY_NAME]] for GEP-NETs:
- Dizziness
- Depression
- Difficulty breathing
Lanreotide serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Dangerously low blood sugar: feeling faint, shaking, sweating, dizziness, fast heartbeat, nervousness, anxious, confused, irritable, feeling very hungry
- Dangerously high blood sugar: frequently thirsty, needing to urinate often, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, having fruity breath, having dry mouth
- Low heartbeat: chest pain, dizziness, fatigue, feeling faint
- High blood pressure: severe headaches, nosebleed, fatigue, confusion, chest pain, difficulty breathing
- Swelling of the gallbladder or pancreas: sudden pain in upper right portion of your stomach area, back pain between your shoulder blades, nausea, vomiting, fever, swelling in the belly, fast heartbeat, difficulty breathing
Source: DailyMed
The following Lanreotide side effects have also been reported
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:
More common
Blurred vision
chest pain or discomfort
dizziness
gaseous abdominal or stomach pain
headache
lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
nervousness
pale skin
pounding in the ears
recurrent fever
slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat
stomach fullness
troubled breathing with exertion
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
chills
clay-colored stools
confusion
dark urine
difficulty swallowing
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
fat in the stool
indigestion
large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
loss of appetite
pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
severe nausea or vomiting
stomach pain or cramps
sudden loss of weight
sweating
tightness in the chest
unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
vomiting
Some 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. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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