Lanreotide

  • Brand Name : Somatuline Depot
  • Drug Class : Somatostatin Analogs
  • Medical Author : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
  • Medical Reviewer : Sarfaroj Khan, BHMS, PGD Health Operations
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What Is Lanreotide and How Does It Work?

Lanreotide is a prescription medication used for the treatment of acromegaly.

  • Lanreotide is available under the following different brand names: Somatuline Depot

What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Lanreotide?

Common side effects of Lanreotide include:

  • headache,
  • pounding in the neck or ears,
  • dizziness,
  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • diarrhea,
  • stomach pain,
  • muscle or joint pain,
  • headache,
  • dizziness, and
  • pain, itching, or a hard lump where the medicine was injected

Serious side effects of Lanreotide include:

  • hives,
  • difficulty breathing,
  • swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • chest pain,
  • slow heartbeats,
  • shortness of breath,
  • lightheadedness,
  • confusion,
  • memory problems,
  • weakness,
  • tiredness,
  • headache,
  • hunger,
  • sweating,
  • irritability,
  • dizziness,
  • fast heart rate,
  • anxiousness,
  • shakiness,
  • increased thirst,
  • increased urination,
  • dry mouth,
  • fruity breath odor,
  • depressed mood,
  • dry skin,
  • thinning hair,
  • decreased sweating,
  • weight gain,
  • puffiness in the face,
  • increased sensitivity to cold temperatures,
  • sudden severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to the back or shoulder,
  • nausea,
  • fever,
  • chills, and
  • yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)

Rare side effects of Lanreotide include:

  • none 

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

  • Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
  • Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
  • Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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