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A member asked:

My son is gh deficient. we are staying in a cabin for 4 weeks and are only able to store the hgh at 50-54 and not at 35-45 deg. will it still be safe?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

HGH temp: The HGH will be safe to use, it will not cause any medical problems if stored at this temperature. However, it may lose some of it's efficacy. (It may be less potent)

Answered 7/30/2014

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