Sandostatin lar and Sinusitis - chronic - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Sinusitis - chronic is reported as a side effect among people who take Sandostatin lar (octreotide acetate), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Synthroid, and have Pituitary tumor.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Sinusitis - chronic when taking Sandostatin lar. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 38,376 people who have side effects when taking Sandostatin lar from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Sandostatin lar?

Sandostatin lar has active ingredients of octreotide acetate. It is often used in acromegaly. eHealthMe is studying from 38,437 Sandostatin lar users. Check the latest studies of Sandostatin lar.

What is Sinusitis - chronic?

Sinusitis - chronic is found to be associated with 1,004 drugs and 760 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sinusitis - chronic.

On Aug, 05, 2026

38,376 people reported to have side effects when taking Sandostatin lar.
Among them, 32 people (0.08%) have Sinusitis - chronic.

Could Sandostatin lar cause Sinusitis - chronic?

Among these 32 people:

How long have people been on Sandostatin lar when they have Sinusitis - chronic? *

What is the gender of people who have Sinusitis - chronic when taking Sandostatin lar? *

female: 65.62 %
male: 34.38 %

What is the age of people who have Sinusitis - chronic when taking Sandostatin lar? *

What are other drugs people take besides Sandostatin lar? *

What are other side effects people have besides Sinusitis - chronic? *

High Blood Pressure: 28 people, 87.50%
Body Temperature Decreased: 27 people, 84.38%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 21 people, 65.62%
Drug Ineffective: 19 people, 59.38%
Fever: 16 people, 50.00%
Feeling Abnormal: 16 people, 50.00%
Heart Rate Decreased: 16 people, 50.00%
Headache (pain in head): 14 people, 43.75%
Stress And Anxiety: 14 people, 43.75%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 13 people, 40.62%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pituitary Tumor: 11 people, 34.38%
Neuroendocrine Tumor: 10 people, 31.25%
Carcinoid Tumor: 9 people, 28.12%
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Metastatic: 7 people, 21.88%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 21.88%
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor: 5 people, 15.62%
Bone Density Increased: 4 people, 12.50%
Trismus (reduced opening of the jaws): 1 person, 3.12%
Reflux Oesophagitis (an oesophageal mucosal injury that occurs of gastric contents into the oesophagus): 1 person, 3.12%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 3.12%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related 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 octreotide acetate (the active ingredients of Sandostatin lar) and Sandostatin lar (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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