Somatropin is a synthetic human growth hormone analog. It replaces growth hormone in children and adults with deficiency of the growth hormone. It also induces growth in children that have certain conditions inhibiting their growth.
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I overdosed on Somatropin and had side effects. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old man who has used growth hormone replacement therapy, Somatropin, for a year to combat asthma. I made an error in my original dosing and now have learned I have been overdosing (approximately 20 mg per week). Three weeks ago, I started to feel fatigued. I could not co... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned it appears that you have used Somatropin without actually having any growth hormone deficiency. First of all please do not restart it at any cost. Secondly, visit a cardiologist for your symptoms as the major sid... Read Full »
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