Lanreotide (Subcutaneous Route)

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Side Effects

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
  • Abdominal fullness
  • Blurred vision
  • Chest pain or discomfort
  • Dizziness
  • Gaseous abdominal pain
  • Headache
  • Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
  • Nervousness
  • Pale skin
  • Pounding in the ears
  • Recurrent fever
  • Shortness of breath
  • Slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat
  • Troubled breathing with exertion
  • Unusual bleeding or bruising
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness
  • Yellow eyes or skin

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:

More common
  • Bloated, full feeling
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
  • Difficulty with moving
  • Excess air or gas in stomach or intestines
  • Inflammation, itching, lumps, or pain at the injection site
  • Muscle pain or stiffness
  • Nausea
  • Pain in joints
  • Passing gas
  • Stomach pain
  • Vomiting
  • Weight loss

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.

Precautions
DR602537 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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