Effect of octreotide on postmenopausal hot flushes

Clin Auton Res. 2009 Feb;19(1):69-72. doi: 10.1007/s10286-008-0503-y. Epub 2008 Nov 7.

Abstract

We have previously documented that octreotide therapy suppresses sweating and palpitations in patients with the postural tachycardia syndrome. We now report that octreotide also suppresses these and related symptoms in patients with postmenopausal hot flushes.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal / administration & dosage*
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal / adverse effects
  • Colic / chemically induced
  • Diarrhea / chemically induced
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Female
  • Hot Flashes / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Injections, Subcutaneous
  • Octreotide / administration & dosage*
  • Octreotide / adverse effects
  • Placebos
  • Postmenopause

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
  • Placebos
  • Octreotide