The Side Effects of hGH Therapy?
Although the HGH Injection prescribed at AAI Rejuvenation Clinic is 100% bio-identical, side effects of hGH are still possible in patients undergoing an hGH therapy, particularly if the protocol is not properly supervised and regulated by an expert physician.
The most common side effects are:
âĒ Decreased appetite
âĒ A tingling, itching, burning, or crawling sensation on your skin
âĒ Abnormal or reduced touch sensation
âĒ Abnormally dry skin and hair
âĒ Hair loss
âĒ Blurred vision
âĒ Hoarseness or huskiness in the voice
âĒ Voice loss
âĒ Confusion or dizziness
âĒ Diarrhea
âĒ Ear infections
âĒ Feeling cold or achy
âĒ Depression
âĒ Ear congestion
âĒ Shortness of breath
âĒ A low-to-intense fever
âĒ Cough
âĒ Weight gain
âĒ Sore throat
âĒ Constipation
âĒ Nasal discharge
âĒ Neck or back pain
âĒ Nervousness
âĒ Rapid or slow heartbeat
âĒ Severe headache
âĒ Shivers or chills
âĒ Sneezing
âĒ Sweating
âĒ Swelling and pain at the injection site
Less common side effects are:
âĒ Chest pain
âĒ Joint pain
âĒ Skeletal pain
âĒ Muscle cramps, stiffness, or pain
âĒ Fatigue
âĒ Breast enlargement
âĒ Poor concentration
âĒ Loss of sleep
âĒ Irritability
âĒ Increased growth of birthmarks
Rare side effects:
âĒ Altered vision
âĒ Depression of the skin at the injection site
âĒ Nausea and vomiting
âĒ Abdominal pain and bloating
âĒ Limp
âĒ Pain in the hip or knee
âĒ Swelling of hands, feet, or lower legs
âĒ Carpal tunnel syndrome
Although many of these side effects of hGH are manageable, patients interested in undergoing hGH therapy should be aware of some potentially very serious side effects of hGH. This is why it is so important to only participate in a supervised program that includes regular blood work.
For example, there is clear evidence that the misuse or abuse of hGH can increase the risk of:
âĒ Diabetes
âĒ Certain types of cancer including leukemia
âĒ Abnormal growth of organs such as the liver, kidneys, and heart
âĒ Hypertension
âĒ Atherosclerosis
Although these are very serious complications, if you acquired your hGH through an FDA- and HIPAA-compliant organization that utilizes reputable US-based pharmacies, participating in an individualized hGH program can lead to an array of quality of life-improving benefits. Regardless, if any of these side effects of hGH occur be sure to talk to your AAI Clinic physician. If you have any questions, you can reach us directly by filling out our Medical History Form, and someone will get back to you within 24 business hours.