Sandostatin and Gingival disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gingival disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Sandostatin (octreotide acetate), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Dostinex, and have Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gingival disorder 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 Gingival disorder?

Gingival disorder (gum disease) is found to be associated with 667 drugs and 569 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gingival disorder.

On Jul, 26, 2026

46,692 people reported to have side effects when taking Sandostatin.
Among them, 23 people (0.05%) have Gingival disorder.

Could Sandostatin cause Gingival disorder?

Among these 23 people:

What is the gender of people who have Gingival disorder when taking Sandostatin? *

female: 91.3 %
male: 8.7 %

What is the age of people who have Gingival disorder when taking Sandostatin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Sandostatin? *

Dostinex: 9 people, 39.13%
Metformin: 8 people, 34.78%
Aldactone: 6 people, 26.09%
Ritalin: 6 people, 26.09%
Clopidogrel: 4 people, 17.39%
Omeprazole: 3 people, 13.04%
Fenofibrate: 3 people, 13.04%
Pantoprazole: 2 people, 8.70%
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride: 2 people, 8.70%
Cardizem: 2 people, 8.70%

What are other side effects people have besides Gingival disorder? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 15 people, 65.22%
Pain In Extremity: 15 people, 65.22%
Depression: 14 people, 60.87%
High Blood Cholesterol: 13 people, 56.52%
Rashes (redness): 13 people, 56.52%
High Blood Pressure: 13 people, 56.52%
Back Pain: 12 people, 52.17%
Blood Glucose Increased: 12 people, 52.17%
Stress And Anxiety: 12 people, 52.17%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 11 people, 47.83%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 8 people, 34.78%
Panic Disorder: 4 people, 17.39%
High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 17.39%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 17.39%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 4 people, 17.39%
Thyroid Diseases: 3 people, 13.04%
Diabetes: 3 people, 13.04%
Cardiac Disorder: 2 people, 8.70%
Blister (small pocket of fluid within the upper layers of the skin caused by forceful rubbing (friction), burning, freezing, chemical exposure): 2 people, 8.70%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 8.70%

* 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) 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).

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