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HGH - Human growth hormone is critical for the growth of bones and muscles. Somatropin and its brands are used to treat impaired growth owing to growth hormone deficiency in children and adults; as well as chronic kidney failure and Turner syndrome, short bowel syndrome, AIDS symptoms and more.
There are some very real side effects linked to HGH, as well as some theoretical concerns. Most of the side effects are minor, and only affect a small percentage of people who use HGH. Among them, the biggest risk factor when using HGH is the possibility of increasing the chances that you will get diabetes. Among the general population, this isn't much of a concern as it is for somebody who is genetically predisposed to already be at an increased risk for diabetes.
Most of the HGH side effects are things like muscle stiffness, tenderness, soreness, coldness in the hands and other minor points. However, each one of our bodies will react differently to HGH. That is why if you are absolutely serious about finding out if HGH is safe, you should consult with a physician who has some sort of expertise related to supplements and human growth hormones. Not all doctors have expertise in this matter, so don't go to any old doctor.
There are other things that will affect HGH safety. Among them, the most important is how much of a dose you take. Those who take larger doses will put themselves at a larger risk. If you're just starting out taking HGH, it is best to start slowly.
The safety of HGH - Somatropin in patients aged 65 and over has not been evaluated in clinical studies. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the action of somatropin and may be more prone to adverse reactions.
In clinical studies of children with growth hormone deficiency, injection site pain was rarely reported. Mild and transient edema was reported early in the course of treatment. Leukemia has been reported in a small number of children who have received growth hormone therapy. The relationship, if any, between leukemia and growth hormone therapy is uncertain.
In a clinical study of patients with Turner syndrome, the following adverse events were reported more frequently in patients taking HGH - Somatropin than those taking placebo: otitis media, ear disorders, and surgical procedures, bone disorders including scoliosis, hypothyroidism, increased nevi, and peripheral edema.
In clinical studies in children with idiopathic short stature, in children with SHOX deficiency, and in children born small for gestational age, adverse events reported for children treated with somatropin were similar to those reported in other studies of somatropin treatment in children.
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