What is Somavert prescribed for

Somavert is a medicine given by injection to treat acromegaly. Acromegaly is a disease caused by the body making too much growth hormone.

Who should not use Somavert?

You should not use Somavert if you are allergic to Somavert or any of its ingredients.

There are some things that you should tell your doctor when taking this medication:

Tell your doctor if you:

• are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or if you are currently breast feeding.
• have diabetes.
• have or had liver problems.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

• insulin or other medicines for diabetes.
• narcotic painkillers.

These medicines may affect how Somavert works, or Somavert may affect how these medicines work.

What side effects can you expect when taking Somavert? (This is only a partial list of side effects reported with Somavert. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a complete list of possible side effects and drug interactions..)

The most common side effects with Somavert are pain, infection, reaction at the site of injection, flu symptoms, nausea, and diarrhea.

Some patients who have used Somavert have developed liver problems. Your doctor may do blood tests before treatment with Somavert to check that your liver is working correctly.

For more detailed information about Somavert, ask your doctor or pharmacist.