Medications for acromegaly

Treatment for acromegaly may include medications for several reasons:1,2

If surgery is not possible
To shrink a large tumour before surgery
If growth hormone levels are still high after surgery

There are 3 main drug therapies available, and your doctor will discuss which is best for you. They will also monitor your treatment to make sure your symptoms are improving and that you are not experiencing too many side-effects.3

REFERENCES:

Endocrine Web. Medications for acromegaly. Available at:
https://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/acromegaly/medications-acromegaly Last accessed September 2020.
NHS England. Acromegaly.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acromegaly/ Last accessed September 2020.
The Pituitary Society. Treatment of acromegaly. Available at:
https://www.pituitarysociety.org/patient-education/pituitary-disorders/acromegaly/treatment-of-acromegaly Last accessed September 2020.