How Long Do The Side Effects Of Somatotropin Remain In System?

Posted on Fri, 21 Aug 2015

Question: Hi, I've been using 1iu per day of somatotropin of about a week. In that Time I have felt a bit tied and down in mood. How long should this last and what causes it?

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Answered by Dr. Monish De (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Effects of the drug lasts for about 3 months

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Somatotropin causes low mood as side effect

The effects of the drug lasts for about 3 months

It raises the concentration of glucose and free fatty acids which indirectly may cause depression

Regards

DR DE

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Monish De (15 minutes later)

Thank you very much for your help! Is there anything I can do to make it any better or just let my body get use to the medication?

Answered by Dr. Monish De (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Exercise releases endorphins into your brain

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I would advise you to do exercise daily

It will make you fee better as exercise releases endorphins into your brain which can lift your mood.

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DR DE

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar