Growth side effects

Hi there,

I was doing some research and found the following. Just wanted to know how true this is?

Side Effects


Drug information provided by: Micromedex

Leukemia has been reported in a few patients after treatment with growth hormone. However, it is not definitely known whether the leukemia was caused by the growth hormone. Leukemia has also been reported in patients whose bodies do not make enough growth hormone and who have not yet been treated with man-made growth hormone. However, discuss this possible effect with your doctor.

If growth hormone is given to children or adults with normal growth, who do not need growth hormone, serious unwanted effects may occur because levels in the body become too high. These effects include the development of diabetes; abnormal growth of bones and internal organs such as the heart, kidneys, and liver; atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries); and hypertension (high blood pressure).

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common
• Abnormal or decreased touch sensation
• blurred vision
• burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
• dizziness
• ear infection or other ear problems (in patients with Turner's syndrome)
• nervousness
• pounding in the ears
• severe headache
• slow or fast heartbeat

Less common
• Chest pain

Rare
• Abdominal pain or bloating
• changes in vision
• depression of skin at place of injection
• headache
• limp
• nausea and vomiting
• pain and swelling at place of injection
• pain in hip or knee
• skin rash or itching

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common
• Back pain
• chills
• cough or cough producing mucus
• constipation
• depressed mood
• diarrhea
• difficulty in breathing
• difficulty in moving
• dizziness
• dry skin and hair
• ear congestion
• feeling cold
• fever
• general feeling of discomfort or illness
• hair loss
• hoarseness or husky voice
• loss of appetite
• loss of voice
• runny nose
• shivering
• shortness of breath
• sore throat
• slowed heartbeat
• sneezing
• stuffy nose
• sweating
• swollen joints
• tightness in chest
• trouble sleeping
• weight gain
• wheezing

Less common or rare
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• enlargement of breasts
• feeling sad or empty
• increased growth of birthmarks
• irritability
• joint pain
• loss of interest or pleasure
• muscle pain, cramps, or stiffness
• skeletal pain
• sleepiness
• swelling of hands, feet, or lower legs
• trouble concentrating
• unable to sleep
• unusual tiredness or weakness

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088

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What side effects do/did you experience Xena?

You must realize that reading up on the side effects like this only tells you what is possible but does not paint a good picture of how to work with the drug. Research the side effects for Vitamin C and ask yourself if vitamin c really is as dangerous as the page tells.

Pyroclasm wrote: You must realize that reading up on the side effects like this only tells you what is possible but does not paint a good picture of how to work with the drug. Research the side effects for Vitamin C and ask yourself if vitamin c really is as dangerous as the page tells.

+1 Great response

Pyroclasm wrote: You must realize that reading up on the side effects like this only tells you what is possible but does not paint a good picture of how to work with the drug. Research the side effects for Vitamin C and ask yourself if vitamin c really is as dangerous as the page tells.

Thanks for the comparison Pyroclasm.

Hijack, just to help ease some that don't understand nutrition.
Vitamin C overdosing will lead to problems regarding diarrhoea, stomach issues and certain blood conditions. But overdosing is rare, and rather difficult. Because it is water soluble, you pass excess amounts through urine.

Hijack over. Enjoy the GH.

HGH is definitely not a beginner hormone someone with a few years of training/research experience in the body-building lifestyle is more suited to use it for their goals. But you need constant blood work throughout the year to make sure you keep the benefits and mitigate the sides as best as possible.

really interesting with the above response it comes down to anything you can consume, time and place. That's where the art of bodybuilding really reveals itself. We all know what's in the tool-shed its just a matter of combinations and timing.