Inject the octreotide slowly. After the injection, gently rub the injection site for a few seconds. Sugar control may be affected in diabetics. Check your blood or urine sugar regularly if you are diabetic. Nausea may occur.
Most people have little or no nausea.
Nausea usually stops 2-3 weeks after you start using octreotide as your body adjusts to the drug. Time your doses so that the injections are between meals and at bedtime. You may be given an antinausea prescription to take at home. It is easier to prevent nausea than treat it once it has occurred. Follow antinausea drug directions closely.