Serostim and Weight increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Weight increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Serostim (somatropin recombinant), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Norvir, and have Cachexia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Weight increased when taking Serostim. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,039 people who have side effects when taking Serostim from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Serostim?

Serostim has active ingredients of somatropin recombinant. eHealthMe is studying from 1,047 Serostim users. Check the latest studies of Serostim.

What is Weight increased?

Weight increased is found to be associated with 2,903 drugs and 3,917 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Weight increased.

On Jan, 25, 2026

1,039 people reported to have side effects when taking Serostim.
Among them, 13 people (1.25%) have Weight increased.

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Serostim when they have Weight increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Weight increased when taking Serostim? *

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

What is the age of people who have Weight increased when taking Serostim? *

What are other drugs people take besides Serostim? *

What are other side effects people have besides Weight increased? *

T-Lymphocyte Count Increased: 3 people, 23.08%
Weight Decreased: 2 people, 15.38%
Energy Increased: 2 people, 15.38%
Back Pain: 2 people, 15.38%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 2 people, 15.38%
Chest Pain: 2 people, 15.38%
Diabetes: 2 people, 15.38%
Heart Attack: 2 people, 15.38%
Abdominal Distension: 2 people, 15.38%
Loss Of Consciousness: 1 person, 7.69%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hiv Infection: 4 people, 30.77%
Cachexia (loss of weight): 4 people, 30.77%
Hiv Wasting Syndrome (aids wasting syndrome occurs when you have aids and lose at least 10% of your body weight -- especially muscle): 3 people, 23.08%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 15.38%
Lipodystrophy Acquired (a regional loss of subcutaneous adipose tissue which usually starts in the face, extends downward acquired): 1 person, 7.69%

* 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 Serostim) and Serostim (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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