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

Summary:

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

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Swelling 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 Swelling?

Swelling is found to be associated with 2,295 drugs and 2,892 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Swelling.

On Jul, 15, 2026

41,867 people reported to have side effects when taking Genotropin.
Among them, 77 people (0.18%) have Swelling.

Among these 77 people:

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

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

female: 70.67 %
male: 29.33 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Genotropin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Swelling? *

Joint Pain: 16 people, 20.78%
Weight Increased: 14 people, 18.18%
Weakness: 12 people, 15.58%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 12 people, 15.58%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 9 people, 11.69%
Abdominal Pain: 9 people, 11.69%
Fall: 7 people, 9.09%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 7 people, 9.09%
Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 9.09%
Head Discomfort: 6 people, 7.79%

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): 12 people, 15.58%
Diabetes: 9 people, 11.69%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 5 people, 6.49%
Growth Retardation (delayed growth): 5 people, 6.49%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 5.19%
High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 5.19%
Itching: 4 people, 5.19%
Body Height Below Normal: 3 people, 3.90%
Dry Skin: 3 people, 3.90%
Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 3.90%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Swelling:

Swelling (2,295 drugs)

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Swelling (2,892 conditions)

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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