what are the side effects of taking growth hormones?
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['Carpal tunnel syndrome.', 'Increased insulin resistance.', 'Type 2 diabetes.', 'Swelling in the arms and legs (edema)', 'Joint and muscle pain.', 'For men, enlargement of breast tissue (gynecomastia)', 'Increased risk of certain cancers.']
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['Increased appetite.', 'Weight gain.', 'Changes in mood.', 'Muscle weakness.', 'Blurred vision.', 'Increased growth of body hair.', 'Easy bruising.', 'Lower resistance to infection.']
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Although growth hormone injections are relatively safe and effective, there are a few side effects. Fortunately, serious side effects are rare. Swelling, numbness, and joint and muscle aches and pains are the most common side effects.
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['estrogen-like effects (bloating, breast tenderness, irregular menstrual periods, decreased sex drive, weight gain, mood changes)', 'rash.', 'muscle ache.', 'headache.', 'nausea.', 'vaginal bleeding/spotting.']
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['Headache.', 'Difficulty sleeping.', 'Flushing of the skin.', 'Muscle aches, tenderness, or weakness (myalgia)', 'Drowsiness.', 'Dizziness.', 'Nausea or vomiting.', 'Abdominal cramping or pain.']
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['Weight gain.', 'Blurred vision.', 'Tiredness.', 'Acne.', 'Increased facial hair (women)', 'Headaches.', 'Breast tenderness.', 'Spotting.']
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['severe scalp irritation;', 'unwanted growth of facial hair;', 'chest pain, fast heartbeats;', 'swelling in your hands or feet, rapid weight gain;', 'a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;', 'headache, dizziness, confusion; or.', 'flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).']
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['changes in menstrual periods,', 'weight gain,', 'nausea,', 'stomach cramping or pain,', 'bloating,', 'dizziness,', 'headache,', 'tiredness,']
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['diarrhea.', 'constipation.', 'nausea.', 'vomiting.', 'upset stomach.', 'loss of appetite.', 'headache.', 'weight gain,']
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['uncontrolled muscle movements, anxiety, feeling restless;', 'weight gain;', 'nausea, vomiting, constipation;', 'increased appetite;', 'headache, dizziness, drowsiness, feeling tired;', 'sleep problems (insomnia); or.', 'stuffy nose, sore throat.']
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['low sex drive.', 'increased risk of depression.', 'elevated liver enzymes.', 'reduced facial and body hair.', 'higher risk of birth defects if taken during pregnancy.', 'hepatitis.', 'liver injury.', 'erectile dysfunction.']
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['decreased energy,', 'tiredness,', 'diarrhea,', 'dizziness,', 'drowsiness,', 'headache,', 'nausea,', 'vomiting,']
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['Mood swings.', 'Weight gain.', 'Headache.', 'Acne.', 'Depressed mood.']
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['Allergic reaction, including swelling at the injection site, rash, or hives.', 'Hip, knee, or other joint pain.', 'Headache.', 'Progression of spine curvature in patients with scoliosis.', 'Temporary increase in blood sugar levels, which stops when the GH treatment stops.']
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['bone and joint pain.', 'fatigue.', 'dizziness.', 'drowsiness.', 'higher cholesterol.', 'hot flashes.', 'weight gain.', 'nausea.']
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['Acne.', 'Pain and swelling.', 'Hair growth.', 'Breast enlargement.', 'Frequent erections.', 'Longer-lasting erections.', 'Mood swings.', 'Headaches.']
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['headache,', 'nausea,', 'vomiting,', 'acne, thinning skin,', 'weight gain,', 'restlessness, and.', 'trouble sleeping.']