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Once you and your healthcare professional decide that Somatuline Depot is right for you, your healthcare professional will determine when to begin injections and who will administer the injection.
Injecting Somatuline Depot:
A simple, easy process
Step One: Remove the plunger protector and needle cap from the syringe.
Step Two: Inject the full contents of the Somatuline Depot syringe subcutaneously (below the skin) in the top, outside quadrant of the buttock. To avoid reactions at the injection site, alternate sides each month.
Once you get started
After you've been taking Somatuline Depot for 3 months, your healthcare professional will assess your progress to see if the dosage should be adjusted. Depending on the levels of growth hormone and growth factor in your system and/or changes in your symptoms, your healthcare professional may decrease or increase your dose.
Remember to always report any symptoms of acromegaly or side effects of Somatuline Depot as accurately as possible, so your doctor will know the best dosage for you.
Acromegaly can affect your long-term health without treatment. Fortunately, acromegaly can be treated successfully to protect your health and quality of life. To get the full benefits of therapy, you should receive treatment as soon as possible. Don't forget that it is important to maintain a regular schedule of injections as prescribed.
