Sandostatin (octreotide acetate) is a prescription drug used to treat acromegaly and other conditions. Sandostatin can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include diarrhea and ...

Octreotide is used to treat severe watery diarrhea and sudden reddening of the face and neck caused by certain types of tumors (such as carcinoid tumors, vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors) that are ...