Sandostatin and Muscle rigidity - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Muscle rigidity is reported as a side effect among people who take Sandostatin (octreotide acetate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Levemir, and have Pancreatitis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Muscle rigidity 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 Muscle rigidity?

Muscle rigidity (muscle stiffness) is found to be associated with 786 drugs and 1,035 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Muscle rigidity.

On Jul, 12, 2026

46,692 people reported to have side effects when taking Sandostatin.
Among them, 52 people (0.11%) have Muscle rigidity.

Could Sandostatin cause Muscle rigidity?

Among these 52 people:

How long have people been on Sandostatin when they have Muscle rigidity? *

What is the gender of people who have Muscle rigidity when taking Sandostatin? *

female: 21.15 %
male: 78.85 %

What is the age of people who have Muscle rigidity when taking Sandostatin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Sandostatin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Muscle rigidity? *

High Blood Pressure: 37 people, 71.15%
Drowsiness: 33 people, 63.46%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 32 people, 61.54%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 32 people, 61.54%
Weakness: 29 people, 55.77%
Heart Rate Decreased: 28 people, 53.85%
Injection Site Pain: 27 people, 51.92%
Back Pain: 26 people, 50.00%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 26 people, 50.00%
Dizziness: 26 people, 50.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas): 25 people, 48.08%
Diabetes: 21 people, 40.38%
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor: 7 people, 13.46%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 6 people, 11.54%
Thyroid Diseases: 4 people, 7.69%
Neuroendocrine Tumor: 3 people, 5.77%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 5.77%
Pain: 2 people, 3.85%
Dementia Alzheimer's Type (loss of mental ability with alzheimer's symptom): 1 person, 1.92%
Embolism Venous (embolus may pass into the arterial system): 1 person, 1.92%

* 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).

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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