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Do you believe that foods containing xanthines or theobromine, such as coffee, interfere with Sandostatin?

April 26, 2017believe coffee containing foods interfere Sandostatin theobromine xanthines

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Do you believe that foods containing xanthines or theobromine, such as coffee, interfere with Sandostatin?

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Xanthines and theobromines as well as various foods and wines contain substances that are provocative for carcinoid crisis and hence can interfere with the effectiveness of Sandostatin. I do agree with Dr. Woltering in recommending carcinoid patients avoid these agents.