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Drug Name (Generic)	Frequency of Administration	Preconditions to alert your doctor about	Potential Side Effects	Average cost without insurance (depending on dosage)
Sandostatin LAR (Octreotide) 10mg 20mg 30mg	One injection every four weeks by medical professional	diabetes gallbladder disease heart disease thyroid problems pancreatitis kidney disease liver disease	slow or irregular heartbeats gallbladder (stomach pain) pancreatitis (upper stomach or back pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, bloating, yellowing skin or eyes) thyroid problems low blood sugar (headache, confusion) high blood sugar nausea or vomiting diarrhea mild gas or stomach pain constipation pain or irritation at injection site	$4525-$6497
Sandostatin (Octreotide Acetate) 0.05 mg/ml 0.5 mg/ml 1 mg/ml 50 mcg/ml 1000 mcg/ml	Three times daily self-injection	See Sandostatin LAR	See Sandostatin LAR	$106-$2028
Somatuline Depot Autogel (Lanreotide) 60mg 90mg 120mg	One injection every four weeks by medical professional or by self-injection	diabetes gallbladder disease heart disease or disorder thyroid problems kidney disease liver disease allergic to latex or natural rubber pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant	hives difficulty breathing swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat slow or uneven heartbeats gallbladder problems (pain in upper right stomach area with nausea and vomiting) thyroid problems (detected by blood tests) pale skin, weakness, easy bruising or bleeding low blood sugar (headache, confusion, drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, fast heartbeat, sweating, tremor, nausea) high blood sugar (increased thirst, loss of appetite, fruity breath odor, increased urination, drowsiness, dry skin) nausea vomiting diarrhea constipation mild stomach pain or gas headache weight loss joint pain pain, itching, or skin lump where injection was given.	Public prices currently unavailable
Somavert (Pegvisomant) 10mg 15mg 20mg	First injection with medical supervision. Then daily self-injection	have an allergy to any growth hormone products allergic to latex have diabetes have liver problems are taking narcotics such as codeine (Tylenol #3, others), hydrocodone (Vicodin, Lorcet, others), oxycodone (Percocet, others), morphine (MS Contin, MSIR, OxyContin, others), fentanyl (Duragesic, others)	allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives) liver problems (symptoms include yellowing of the skin or eyes, vomiting, abdominal pain, unusual fatigue, loss of appetite, itching, clay-colored stools, or dark urine) discomfort at the injection site; "flu-like" symptoms nausea or diarrhea dizziness water retention weight gain	$93-$187
Parlodel (Bromocriptine) 1 mg 2.5 mg 5 mg 10 mg	Pills multiple times per day	have heart disease have had a heart attack in the past have any other serious illness Pregnant or considering having a child	allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives). taking bromocriptine to treat high prolactin levels caused by a tumor, notify your doctor if you experience persistent, watery, nasal discharge. mild nausea, vomiting, or abdominal cramps; diarrhea or constipation; headache, dizziness (especially when rising from a sitting or lying position), or drowsiness; dry mouth nasal stuffiness	$110-$350

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