Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Bladder pain
bloody or cloudy urine
blurred vision
chest tightness
chills
cough
diarrhea
difficult, burning, or painful urination
dry mouth
fever
flushed, dry skin
frequent urge to urinate
fruit-like breath odor
gaseous stomach pain
general feeling of discomfort or illness
headache
increased hunger
increased thirst
increased urination
joint pain
loss of appetite
lower back or side pain
muscle aches or pains
nausea
pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
recurrent fever
shivering
sore throat
stomach pain or fullness
stuffy or runny nose
sweating
swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs
trouble breathing
trouble sleeping
unexplained weight loss
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
yellow eyes or skin
Less common
Anxiety
body aches or pain
burning feeling in the chest or stomach
cold sweats
confusion
constipation
cool, pale skin
depressed mood
dizziness
dry skin and hair
ear congestion
fainting
fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
hair loss
hoarseness or husky voice
indigestion
loss of consciousness
loss of voice
muscle cramps or stiffness
nervousness
nightmares
pounding in the ears
seizures
shakiness
slurred speech
sneezing
stomach upset or tenderness
weight gain
Incidence not known
Black, tarry stools
bleeding gums
blindness
bloating
blood in vomit
change in the frequency or amount of urine
changes in vision
chest pain or discomfort
dark urine
darkening of the skin
deafness
decreased vision
dizziness, fainting, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from lying or sitting position
double vision
eye pain
hives, skin rash
itching, pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, or warmth of the skin
light-colored stools
loss of appetite
migraine headache
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
pale skin
paleness or cold feeling in the fingertips and toes
pinpoint red spots on the skin
problems with speech or speaking
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
severe cramping
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
tearing
tingling or pain in the fingers or toes when exposed to cold temperature
unusual bleeding or bruising
vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
weakness of the muscles in your face
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Difficulty in moving
joint swelling or redness
lack or loss of strength
passing gas
pressure in the stomach
swelling of the abdominal or stomach area
Less common
Bleeding after defecation
uncomfortable swelling around the anus
Incidence not known
Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
inability to have or keep an erection
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
unexpected or excess milk flow from breasts
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
 Octreotide side effects (more detail)
