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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.

If you have no more clarificarions then please rate the answer and close the thread

Regards

DR DE

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