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Maker:
EMD Serono
Traditional dosage:
2 mg injected subcutaneously (just below the skin), once daily
What it does:
Helps reduce HIV-related excess belly fat by encouraging the body to produce natural growth hormones that reduce fat.
Drug interactions, precautions, & recommendations:
Do not take if you have or had issues involving your pituitary gland, if you have active cancer, or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Side effects:
Most serious: severe allergic reaction or fluid retention, injection site reactions, or increase in glucose intolerance/diabetes Other: Pain, swelling, muscle soreness, tingling, numbness and pricking, nausea, vomiting, rash, itching.
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