Omnitrope is a human growth hormone used to treat children with growth problems due to deficiencies in growth hormone production. The medication works by boosting the growth hormone production in the body, which aids in the development of bones and muscles. As with most hormonal medications, there are a number of side effects that can come as a result of using this drug.
Common Side Effects
Some of the side effects associated with using Omnitrope include headache, swelling, soreness, redness, itching, pain, joint pain, swelling of the breasts, joint pain, stiffness, stomach pain, gas and mild nausea. While these are considered the most common side effects that can come from using this medication, they still only affect a small number of users.
Severe Side Effects
Unfortunately, there are also a number of severe side effects associated with using the medication. Some of these include severe pain and tenderness in the stomach, sweating, nausea, vomiting, fever, yellowing of the skin and eyes, fast heartbeat, increased thirst, increased urination, vision changes, eye pain, and numbness and tingling in your hands and wrists.
Important Safety Information
Before beginning treatment with Omnitrope, please tell your doctor about any previous medical conditions or problems so that the doctor can make the best decision about going forward with treatment. Be sure to also mention all other current medications you are using to ensure that there will not be any unwanted allergic reactions. You should not use Omnitrope if you have any of the following ailments: cancer, diabetic retinopathy and Prader-Willi syndrome.
Usage
Always use Omnitrope exactly as it was prescribed to you by your doctor and never take the medication in dosages that are larger than what is recommended on the label. Omnitrope is administered through injection under the skin and into a muscle, so make sure it is administered by a medical professional. Your doctor will give you a list of possible injection sites that will be most likely to lead to positive results.
Warning
If you experience any of the above side effects, please contact your local physician immediately for an adjusted treatment method. If an overdose of Omnitrope is suspected, please contact your local poison control center and head directly to the nearest emergency room.
Omnitrope is meant as a treatment for those with growth disorders only and should never be used recreationally or without a doctor's prescription.
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