Genotropin and Acne - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Acne is reported as a side effect among people who take Genotropin (somatropin recombinant), especially for people who are male, 10-19 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Zofran, and have Hypopituitarism.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Acne when taking Genotropin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 41,867 people who have side effects when taking Genotropin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Genotropin?

Genotropin has active ingredients of somatropin recombinant. It is often used in growth hormone deficiency. eHealthMe is studying from 41,924 Genotropin users. Check the latest studies of Genotropin.

What is Acne?

Acne (skin problems that cause pimples) is found to be associated with 1,313 drugs and 2,355 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Acne.

On Aug, 11, 2026

41,867 people reported to have side effects when taking Genotropin.
Among them, 59 people (0.14%) have Acne.

Among these 59 people:

How long have people been on Genotropin when they have Acne? *

What is the gender of people who have Acne when taking Genotropin? *

female: 42.37 %
male: 57.63 %

What is the age of people who have Acne when taking Genotropin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Genotropin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Acne? *

Headache (pain in head): 9 people, 15.25%
Hair Growth Abnormal: 5 people, 8.47%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 8.47%
Rashes (redness): 5 people, 8.47%
Insulin-Like Growth Factor Increased: 5 people, 8.47%
Joint Pain: 5 people, 8.47%
Pain In Extremity: 5 people, 8.47%
Skin Odor Abnormal: 4 people, 6.78%
Abnormal Behavior: 4 people, 6.78%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 4 people, 6.78%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hypopituitarism (diminished hormone secretion by the pituitary gland, causing dwarfism in children and premature aging in adults): 4 people, 6.78%
Growth Retardation (delayed growth): 3 people, 5.08%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 3.39%
Failure To Thrive (inadequate weight gain and physical growth in children): 2 people, 3.39%
Blood Oestrogen Abnormal: 2 people, 3.39%
Body Height Below Normal: 2 people, 3.39%
Hypogonadism (reduction or absence of hormone secretion or other physiological activity of the gonads (testes or ovaries)): 2 people, 3.39%
Diabetes Insipidus (diabetes caused by a deficiency of the pituitary hormone vasopressin, which regulates kidney function): 2 people, 3.39%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 3.39%
Blood Testosterone Decreased: 1 person, 1.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on somatropin recombinant (the active ingredients of Genotropin) and Genotropin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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