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Have used Saizen to recover from injuries and surgery. It does cause some increase in fluid retention if taken at a high dose for longer periods. Significantly improves sleep quality. Duration of benefit is short, however, when using serum IGF-1 as a marker. At a therapeutic dose, such as 4-8 mg./week, Saizen loses its growth-producing effects within about 3 weeks. This is thought to possibly be d...

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A few side effects from this med is that i have grown dependent on it for energy for the day,so therefor whenever I don't take it I wake up the morning I have no energy for the day. But whenever I do take it, the morning after I am the Incredibul Hulk. If even you look at me wrong I feel like and have a hard time to resist to pound you. Moral of the story: If you start it there side effects bot...

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/24/2012
Condition: Growth Hormone Deficiency in an Adult
Overall rating 1.7
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I have been on saizen for 3 months now due to no pituitary. I can not tell if it is working. Definitely have to work closely with my doctor.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
7/18/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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Have used Saizen to recover from injuries and surgery. It does cause some increase in fluid retention if taken at a high dose for longer periods. Significantly improves sleep quality. Duration of benefit is short, however, when using serum IGF-1 as a marker. At a therapeutic dose, such as 4-8 mg./week, Saizen loses its growth-producing effects within about 3 weeks. This is thought to possibly be due to increased levels of IGF-1 binding proteins, which reduce levels of free IGF-1. Saizen may raise blood sugar somewhat, though not usually to problematic levels in non-diabetics. Unlike oral anabolic steroids, Saizen has no effect on Cholesterol, HDL, or LDL. The major drawback to Saizen is the cost. A typical effective dose costs $200-$300 week. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous |
12/19/2007
Condition: Failure to Grow
Overall rating 3.0
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A few side effects from this med is that i have grown dependent on it for energy for the day,so therefor whenever I don't take it I wake up the morning I have no energy for the day. But whenever I do take it, the morning after I am the Incredibul Hulk. If even you look at me wrong I feel like and have a hard time to resist to pound you. Moral of the story: If you start it there side effects both mentally, hormoneily, and physically; and you can't stop it because whatever few growth hormone you once had will be gone and replaced with this "Saizen" drug.Read More Read Less

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