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I took this medication for two years, from age 12 until 14. I did injections once or twice a day depending on my dose. I grew 9 inches on this medication. Although it was hard take my meds with me to camps and sleepovers, I feel really blessed to be a normal height of 5'1'', a short height I thought I would never even reach! Without this drug my development would have been dramatically delayed. Be...

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/20/2010
Condition: Failure to Grow
Overall rating 4.7
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I took this medication for two years, from age 12 until 14. I did injections once or twice a day depending on my dose. I grew 9 inches on this medication. Although it was hard take my meds with me to camps and sleepovers, I feel really blessed to be a normal height of 5'1'', a short height I thought I would never even reach! Without this drug my development would have been dramatically delayed. Being a woman, entering puberty at a normal age is crucial for optimal fertility. If you or any one you know can use the help of growth hormone, take advantage!Read More Read Less

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my son | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
5/5/2009
Condition: Growth Hormone Deficiency Dwarfism
Overall rating 5.0
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My son has been taking this drug for a long time. I,m wanting to know if somatropin is a form of a steriod.

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bossman | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/5/2009
Condition: Growth Hormone Deficiency in an Adult
Overall rating 5.0
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great stuff but real expensive to take 900 dollars for two weeks to three weeks ... and do not forgrt the supplements that accompany the drug they will make or break your treatment .

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