Somatuline and abdominal distension Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Somatuline Side Effects Report #5836521-4
Somatuline side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 06, 2008. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with acromegaly and was treated with Somatuline. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, diarrhoea, nausea . Somatuline dosage: 90MG(1 IN 4WK),IM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Somatuline Side Effects Report #6099609-1
Somatuline side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 16, 2009. Male patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with acromegaly and was treated with Somatuline. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, abdominal distension, diarrhoea. Somatuline dosage: (60 MG,1 IN 3 M) SUBCUTANEOUS. Patient recovered.