Guest guest Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 In a message dated 1/29/2004 7:43:42 AM Eastern Standard Time, cdrrn@... writes: I am trying to find out more information of ocreotide to see if it is worth the time and money. Hi , I was put on Octreotide when I had cp. I gave myself injections before each meal. It helped me to eat one half of a sandwich which was wonderful. That was the positive side. On the negative side I developed chest pain due to taking the drug. I went to a cardiologist and he called the makers of Octreotide and asked them if the drug would cause chest pains. They told him that it would but only in one out of one hundred would develop chest pain. I have spoken to a few people who have taken the drug and they were lucky to not have any negative side effects concerning chest pains. I continue today, three years later to have chest pains and they are very painful. The pains feel like a heart attack. I have been thoroughly checked out by my cardiologist and he tells me that the pain isn't coming from my heart. But, if I could do it all over again I wouldn't take any Octreotide. The chest pain has really impacted my life in a very negative way. It wasn't worth it in the long run. After stopping the Octreotide I went right back to not being able to eat. The shots were just a temporary fix and gave me chest pain that I will have the rest of my life. Take care, Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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