Dosing
GH is never taken orally. It is always administered as an injection- either subcutaneous or intramuscular. GH acts pretty rapidly once it is absorbed in the blood stream. The dosing of growth hormone is still not fully known. While the latest research indicates it should be based on levels of IGF, many physicians dose it based on body weight.
For adults, the dosing is about 0.01-0.1 mg/kg body weight. This dosing depends on the type of product and what it is to be used for. The currently available GH either comes as a powder or a liquid. The powder is solubilized in a saline solution before injection.
Side effects of growth hormone
GH can cause several side effects, which are disturbing. The most common include:
- Generalized edema
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Joint and muscle pain
- Neuropathies (e.g., numbness and tingling)
- Increase blood glucose levels
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