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What Are The Side Effects Of Norditropine?
Question: Does NORDITROPINE 15 mg have any side effects such as unable to control anger, threatening to commit suiside, oppositional behavior, difiance, on a 16 yo boy . He hAS been on this medication for a number of years because of a growth deficiency. Please reply
Brief Answer:
Psychological side effects of somatotropine;
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I can understand your concern regarding to your son's health.
Depression can be a side effect of somatotropine hormone treatment, it is not common and may be in some cases due to overdosage.
Irritability is also a known side effect and is considered a minor one.
These are the most known psychological side effects of somatotropine.
The situation you described is a bit complicated as he is in adolescence and often such behaviors are a common finding during it. So rather it is a depression caused by somatotropine or ''boosted'' by other factors would be better evaluated by a psychologist.
After that, you should discuss with his treating physician rather to treat the depression or lowering the dose of somatotropine.
Hope the information will help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
Psychological side effects of somatotropine;
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I can understand your concern regarding to your son's health.
Depression can be a side effect of somatotropine hormone treatment, it is not common and may be in some cases due to overdosage.
Irritability is also a known side effect and is considered a minor one.
These are the most known psychological side effects of somatotropine.
The situation you described is a bit complicated as he is in adolescence and often such behaviors are a common finding during it. So rather it is a depression caused by somatotropine or ''boosted'' by other factors would be better evaluated by a psychologist.
After that, you should discuss with his treating physician rather to treat the depression or lowering the dose of somatotropine.
Hope the information will help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
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