This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Somavert (Pegvisomant) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (86)
Death (3)
Disability (2)
Reports by Reaction Type
Rash (10),
Pruritus (8),
Weight Increased (8),
Blood Growth Hormone Increased (7),
Urticaria (7),
Drug Ineffective (6),
Hepatitis (6),
Fatigue (6),
Depression (6),
Hypersensitivity (5),
Injection Site Erythema (5),
Back Pain (5)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Somavert (Pegvisomant). For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Somavert side effects in 75 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Argentina on 2012-08-21
Patient: 75 year old female
Reactions: Colitis, Abdominal Distension, Liver Disorder, Eructation
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Somavert
Dosage: 15 mg, 1x/day
Start date: 2012-07-01
Somavert
Dosage: 10 mg, 1x/day
Indication: Acromegaly
Start date: 2012-03-01
Other drugs received by patient: Diuret; Levothyroxine; Carvedilol; Lotrial; Vasotenal ^pharma Investi^
Possible Somavert side effects in 61 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Argentina on 2012-08-21
Patient: 61 year old female
Reactions: Lung Neoplasm
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Somavert
Other drugs received by patient: Lotrial; Omeprazole
Possible Somavert side effects in 41 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: 41 year old female
Reactions: Nausea
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Somavert
Dosage: 30 mg, 1x/day
Indication: Acromegaly
Somavert
Indication: Gigantism
Possible Somavert side effects in 39 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Argentina on 2012-08-21
Patient: 39 year old male
Reactions: Encephalitis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Somavert
Other drugs received by patient: Hidrocortizon; T4; Nebido
Possible Somavert side effects in 61 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-16
Patient: 61 year old female, weighing 116.0 kg (255.2 pounds)
Reactions: Cerebrovascular Accident
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Somavert
Possible Somavert side effects in 13 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-15
Patient: 13 year old male
Reactions: Hepatic Enzyme Increased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Somavert
Dosage: unk
Indication: Acromegaly
Start date: 2012-05-01
Somavert
Dosage: 10 mg, daily
Indication: Gigantism
End date: 2012-01-01
Possible Somavert side effects in 61 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Argentina on 2012-08-15
Patient: 61 year old female
Reactions: Lung Neoplasm
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Somavert
Possible Somavert side effects in 51 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Argentina on 2012-08-09
Patient: 51 year old female
Reactions: Diabetes Mellitus
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Somavert
Dosage: 15 mg, 3 times a week
Start date: 2012-06-01
Somavert
Dosage: 10 mg, every day (7x week)
Indication: Acromegaly
Start date: 2011-12-01
Other drugs received by patient: Losartan; Levothyroxine; Hidrocortizon; Insulin; Pregabalin; Metformin; Omeprazole
Possible Somavert side effects in 62 year old female
Reported by a physician from Germany on 2012-08-07
Patient: 62 year old female, weighing 64.4 kg (141.7 pounds)
Reactions: Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Somavert
Possible Somavert side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-01
Patient:
Reactions: Vitamin D Deficiency, Pruritus, Lichen Planus, Drug Ineffective, Urticaria, Rash
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lipitor
Dosage: 20 mg, qd
Metformin Hydrochloride
Dosage: 500 mg, bid
Somavert
Dosage: 15 mg, qd
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Possible Somavert side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-31
Patient:
Reactions: Vitamin D Deficiency, Lichen Planus, Pruritus, Drug Ineffective, Urticaria, Rash
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lipitor
Dosage: 20 mg, qd
Metformin Hydrochloride
Dosage: 500 mg, bid
Somavert
Dosage: 15 mg, qd
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Possible Somavert side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-31
Patient: female, weighing 76.0 kg (167.2 pounds)
Reactions: Injection Site Pain, Insulin-Like Growth Factor Decreased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Somavert
Dosage: 20 mg, 1x/day
Indication: Acromegaly
Somavert
Dosage: 10 mg, 1x/day
Other drugs received by patient: Vitamin E; Sandostatin LAR; Extra Strength Tylenol; Diovan HCT; Klor-CON M20; Novolog; Synthroid; Furosemide; Ferrous Sulfate TAB; Levemir; Metoclopramide; Multi-Vitamins
Possible Somavert side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-23
Patient: female
Reactions: Fatigue, Dizziness, Depression
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Somavert
Possible Somavert side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-18
Patient: male, weighing 77.1 kg (169.6 pounds)
Reactions: Pain in Extremity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Somavert
Other drugs received by patient: Diovan
Possible Somavert side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-17
Patient: female
Reactions: Fatigue
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Somavert
Dosage: 10 mg, 1x/day
Indication: Abnormal Behaviour
Start date: 2012-06-01
Somavert
Indication: Pituitary Tumour
Somavert
Indication: Gigantism
Somavert
Indication: Acromegaly
Other drugs received by patient: Crestor
Possible Somavert side effects in 51 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Argentina on 2012-07-16
Patient: 51 year old female
Reactions: Malaise, Diabetes Mellitus
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Somavert
Dosage: 15 mg, unk 7x week
Start date: 2011-12-01
Somavert
Dosage: 10 mg, unk 7x week
Possible Somavert side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-09
Patient: male, weighing 70.3 kg (154.6 pounds)
Reactions: Blood Pressure Increased, Psychomotor Hyperactivity, Blood Growth Hormone Increased, Rash, Decreased Appetite
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Somavert
Other drugs received by patient: Synthroid; Restasis; Nexium; Adderall 5; Cymbalta; Toprol-XL; Lexapro; Cytomel; Aspirin
Possible Somavert side effects in 62 year old female
Reported by a physician from Germany on 2012-07-06
Patient: 62 year old female, weighing 64.4 kg (141.7 pounds)
Reactions: Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Somavert
Possible Somavert side effects in 42 year old female
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-07-03
Patient: 42 year old female
Reactions: Pituitary Tumour Benign
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Somavert
Dosage: 15 mg, 1x/day
Start date: 2007-12-18
End date: 2010-06-28
Somavert
Dosage: 10 mg, 1x/day
Indication: Acromegaly
Start date: 2007-07-03
End date: 2007-12-17
Somavert
Dosage: 20 mg, 1x/day
Start date: 2010-06-29
Other drugs received by patient: Levothyroxine Sodium
Possible Somavert side effects in 40 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Canada on 2012-07-03
Patient: 40 year old female
Reactions: Weight Increased, Lipodystrophy Acquired
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Somavert
Other drugs received by patient: Crestor
Possible Somavert side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-03
Patient: female, weighing 88.4 kg (194.5 pounds)
Reactions: Liver Function Test Abnormal, Insulin-Like Growth Factor Increased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Somavert
Dosage: unk
Indication: Insulin-Like Growth Factor Increased
Start date: 2012-01-01
End date: 2012-01-01
Somavert
Dosage: unk
Indication: Acromegaly
Start date: 2011-01-01
End date: 2012-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Hydrochlorothiazide; Losartan; Somatuline Depot
Possible Somavert side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-03
Patient: female
Reactions: Fatigue, Dizziness, Depression
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Somavert
Possible Somavert side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-27
Patient: female
Reactions: Malaise, Vomiting, Nausea, Dyspepsia, Haemorrhoids, Constipation, Anal Fissure
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Citrate Magnesia
Dosage: unk
Sandostatin
Dosage: unk
Somavert
Dosage: unk
Possible Somavert side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-06-26
Patient: female
Reactions: Diarrhoea, Gastrointestinal Disorder
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Somavert
Possible Somavert side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-26
Patient: male, weighing 70.3 kg (154.6 pounds)
Reactions: Blood Pressure Increased, Blood Growth Hormone Increased, Psychomotor Hyperactivity, Rash, Decreased Appetite
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Somavert
Other drugs received by patient: Adderall 5; Cymbalta; Nexium; Cytomel; Acetylsalicylic Acid; Lexapro; Synthroid; Toprol-XL; Restasis
Possible Somavert side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-20
Patient: male, weighing 70.3 kg (154.6 pounds)
Reactions: Blood Growth Hormone Increased, Rash, Decreased Appetite
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Somavert
Other drugs received by patient: Synthroid; Nexium; Cytomel; Restasis; Lexapro; Acetylsalicylic Acid; Cymbalta
Possible Somavert side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-19
Patient: female
Reactions: Weight Increased, Headache
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Hydrocortisone
Dosage: unk
Indication: Pituitary Tumour
Somavert
Dosage: 30 mg, 1x/day
Indication: Brain Neoplasm
Other drugs received by patient: Lasix
Possible Somavert side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-18
Patient: female, weighing 73.9 kg (162.6 pounds)
Reactions: Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Somavert
Dosage: 10 mg, 1x/day
Start date: 2011-01-01
End date: 2012-01-01
Somavert
Dosage: 20 mg, 1x/day
Indication: Insulin-Like Growth Factor Decreased
Start date: 2008-04-01
End date: 2011-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Progesterone; Testosterone; Levothyroxine; Effexor; Hydrocortisone; Estrogen NOS
Possible Somavert side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-18
Patient: female, weighing 73.9 kg (162.6 pounds)
Reactions: Faecal Incontinence
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Somavert
Other drugs received by patient: Levothyroxine; Effexor; Hydrocortisone; Estrogen; Testosterone; Progesterone
Possible Somavert side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-18
Patient: female, weighing 73.9 kg (162.6 pounds)
Reactions: White Blood Cell Count Decreased, Depression
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Somavert
Dosage: 20 mg, 1x/day
Indication: Insulin-Like Growth Factor Increased
Start date: 2008-04-01
Somavert
Dosage: 10 mg, 1x/day
Start date: 2011-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Hydrocortisone; Effexor; Levothyroxine; Testosterone; Thyroid; Progesterone
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