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Somatostatin

Somatostatin

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Brands

Stilamin • Sandostatin

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Flatulence
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Alopecia
Fatigue
Headache
Upper respiratory tract symptom
Passing gas
Itching or burning
Abdominal pain
Itchy rash
Pain at injection site
Hair loss
Vision distortion
Loss of strength
Vision loss
Swollen belly
Swollen abdomen
Itchy skin

Serious

Slow heart rate
Enlarged thyroid gland (goiter)

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