Dulcolax and Sandostatin drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Dulcolax (bisacodyl) and Sandostatin (octreotide acetate). Common drug interactions include pancytopenia among females and abdominal pain among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Dulcolax and Sandostatin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Dulcolax?
Dulcolax has active ingredients of bisacodyl. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 12,897 Dulcolax users. Check the latest studies of Dulcolax.
What is Sandostatin?
Sandostatin has active ingredients of octreotide acetate. It is often used in acromegaly. eHealthMe is studying from 46,793 Sandostatin users. Check the latest studies of Sandostatin.
12 people who take Dulcolax and Sandostatin together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Dulcolax and Sandostatin, by gender? *:
female:
- Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets)
- Disease progression
- Headache (pain in head)
- Pain
- Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)
male:
- Abdominal pain
- Chest pain
- Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
- Malignant neoplasm progression (cancer tumour came back)
- Middle insomnia (difficulty returning to sleep after awakening either in the middle of the night)
- Musculoskeletal stiffness (stiffness of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves)
- Night sweats (sweating in night)
- Orthostatic hypotension (a medical condition consisting of a sudden decrease in blood pressure when a person stands up)
- Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect)
- Sensory disturbance (sense disturbance)
What are the common drug interactions of Dulcolax and Sandostatin, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
- Chronic kidney disease
- Hyperkalaemia (damage to or disease of the kidney)
- Hyperparathyroidism secondary (an abnormally high concentration of parathyroid hormone in the blood, resulting in weakening of the bones through loss of calcium-secondary)
- Nephrogenic anaemia (anaemia due to kidney disease)
- Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
- Renal tubular necrosis (death of kidney tubules)
60+:
- Abdominal pain
- Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets)
- Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
- Lower urinary tract symptoms
- Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
- Malignant neoplasm progression (cancer tumour came back)
- Middle insomnia (difficulty returning to sleep after awakening either in the middle of the night)
- Musculoskeletal stiffness (stiffness of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves)
- Night sweats (sweating in night)
- Orthostatic hypotension (a medical condition consisting of a sudden decrease in blood pressure when a person stands up)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 4 people, 33.33%
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 33.33%
- Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 25.00%
- Abdominal Pain: 2 people, 16.67%
- Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 2 people, 16.67%
- Musculoskeletal Stiffness (stiffness of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves): 2 people, 16.67%
- Intestinal Obstruction: 2 people, 16.67%
- Neuroendocrine Tumor: 2 people, 16.67%
- Pain: 2 people, 16.67%
- Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 1 person, 8.33%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Effectiveness of, side effects of, and alternative drugs to the 2 drugs:
- Dulcolax (12,897 reports)
- Sandostatin (46,793 reports)
Browse all drug interactions of Dulcolax and Sandostatin:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Dulcolax:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Sandostatin:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Dulcolax and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Sandostatin and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Saif MW, "Rheumatoid arthritis associated with the use of Sandostatin? LAR? depot in a patient with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor", An association or a coincidence? The first case report, 2017 Jan .
- Azkur D, Yoldas T, Toyran M, Kocabas CN, "A pediatric case of anaphylaxis due to octreotide", Asian Pacific journal of allergy and immunology, 2011 Dec .
- Saif MW, "Rheumatoid arthritis associated with the use of Sandostatin? LAR? depot in a patient with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor", An association or a coincidence? The first case report, 2017 Jan .
- Azkur D, Yoldas T, Toyran M, Kocabas CN, "A pediatric case of anaphylaxis due to octreotide", Asian Pacific journal of allergy and immunology, 2011 Dec .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on bisacodyl and octreotide acetate (the active ingredients of Dulcolax and Sandostatin, respectively), and Dulcolax and Sandostatin (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
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