A 29-year-old member asked:
Are there any bad side effects for a woman from injecting human growth hormone?
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Dr. Quang Nguyenanswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
Yes: It's a serious drug and needs to be appropriately taken under supervision of a physician. Some side effects of growth hormone are: brain bleed, pancreatitis, diabetes, hypothyroidism. Swelling, joint pain, muscle pain, headache, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, liver enzymes elevations, breast swelling, weakness...
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Dr. Cayce Jehaimianswered
Pediatric Endocrinology 23 years experience
Clinical indication: If your clinical indication for gh replacemt is no longer valid or is valid but on supra physiological dosing, you may the potential develop side effects (such ad headaches, fluid retension, elevated glucose level). I urge you talk with the physician who prescribed it for you. Good luck.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Can h.G.H (human growth hormone) have any side effects?
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Dr. Philip Kernanswered
Endocrinology 45 years experience
Many side effects: The reason hgh is regulated and only used for gh deficiency is because there is a temptation to give it for cosmetic reasons, and it can be dangerous. Google "acromegaly" to see effects of gh excess. Also, you don't always want "growth". Colon polyps, possibly other tumors, and the build up of coronary placque are among the growth effects you don't want.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
What are the side effects of using norditropin (human growth hormone)?
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Dr. Joseph Woodsanswered
Pathology 30 years experience
Many and serious.: This has side effects like high blood sugar, muscle pain, joint stiffness, swollen hands and feet, sugar in urine, redness and itching in the area of injetion, and headaches. In addition, there is a high risk of death in obese patients with prader-willi syndrome and critical illness pts.. People might have an allergic reaction to the ingredients in this drug, so they cannot use it.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Could I be experiencing side effects from norditropin (human growth hormone)?
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Dr. Joseph Woodsanswered
Pathology 30 years experience
It depends on you.: This has side effects like high blood sugar, muscle pain, joint stiffness, swollen hands and feet, sugar in urine, redness and itching in the area of injetion, and headaches. In addition, there is a high risk of death in obese patients with prader-willi syndrome and critical illness pts.. People might have an allergic reaction to the ingredients in this drug, so they cannot use it.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
What kind of side effects from serostim (human growth hormone)?
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Serostim (human growth hormone): Headache, swelling, muscle/joint pain, numbness, tingling, breast enlargement, nausea.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
I was wondering what are the negative effects of human growth hormone?
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Dr. Philip Kernanswered
Endocrinology 45 years experience
GH side effects: Human gh must be injected, and is intended for gh deficiency (eg pituitary tumor), children with short stature, and HIV muscle wasting. Gh levels naturally get low with middle age. Will gh make adults feel “younger”? Generally no. Gh may increase muscle but does not increase strength. Side effects include carpel tunnel syndrome, arthritis, gynecomastia, and can cause/worsen diabetes.
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