Sandostatin and Calculus bladder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Calculus bladder is reported as a side effect among people who take Sandostatin (octreotide acetate), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Effexor, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Calculus bladder when taking Sandostatin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 46,692 people who have side effects when taking Sandostatin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

What is Calculus bladder?

Calculus bladder (bladder stone) is found to be associated with 215 drugs and 615 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Calculus bladder.

On May, 16, 2026

46,692 people reported to have side effects when taking Sandostatin.
Among them, 45 people (0.1%) have Calculus bladder.

Could Sandostatin cause Calculus bladder?

Among these 45 people:

How long have people been on Sandostatin when they have Calculus bladder? *

What is the gender of people who have Calculus bladder when taking Sandostatin? *

female: 22.73 %
male: 77.27 %

What is the age of people who have Calculus bladder when taking Sandostatin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Sandostatin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Calculus bladder? *

Kidney Stones: 28 people, 62.22%
Injection Site Pain: 21 people, 46.67%
Pain: 21 people, 46.67%
Weight Decreased: 20 people, 44.44%
Weight Increased: 20 people, 44.44%
Diarrhea: 20 people, 44.44%
Headache (pain in head): 18 people, 40.00%
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 18 people, 40.00%
Back Pain: 18 people, 40.00%
Blood Growth Hormone Abnormal: 18 people, 40.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 15 people, 33.33%
Blood Testosterone Increased: 11 people, 24.44%
Pituitary Tumor: 10 people, 22.22%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 7 people, 15.56%
Bone Disorder: 5 people, 11.11%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 11.11%
Hypogonadism (reduction or absence of hormone secretion or other physiological activity of the gonads (testes or ovaries)): 5 people, 11.11%
Type 2 Diabetes: 3 people, 6.67%
Constipation: 3 people, 6.67%
Blood Growth Hormone Abnormal: 2 people, 4.44%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Sandostatin:

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Calculus bladder:

Calculus bladder (215 drugs)

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Calculus bladder (615 conditions)

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) and Sandostatin (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

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