Growth hormone treatment is typically very safe. Most patients experience little or no side effects while on growth hormone therapy. However, it is possible that with any prescribed medication or medical procedure there may be an occasional side effect.
The most common, but not limited to, reported side effects of HGH therapy are:
These and other noted side effects of growth hormone therapy are rare.
Any side affects you may experience usually subside in a few weeks. Typically, a simple adjustment to your growth hormone dose or once your body adjusts to the growth hormone injections these potential side effects dissipate. If you continue to experience any side effects, after some changes, you must stop the therapy and contact the prescribing physician immediately.