Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Serious breathing problems may occur in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome who use Genotropin. If you have Prader-Willi syndrome, call your doctor promptly if you develop signs of lung or breathing problems such as shortness of breath, coughing, or new or increased snoring.
Also call your doctor at once if you have:
pain in your knees or hips, walking with a limp;
ear pain, swelling, warmth, or drainage;
numbness or tingling in your wrist, hand, or fingers;
severe swelling or puffiness in your hands and feet;
changes in behavior;
vision problems, unusual headaches;
changes in the shape or size of a mole;
pain or swelling in your joints;
pancreatitis--severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting;
high blood sugar--increased thirst, increased urination, dry mouth, fruity breath odor;
increased pressure inside the skull--severe headaches, ringing in your ears, dizziness, nausea, vision problems, pain behind your eyes; or
signs of an adrenal gland problem--extreme weakness, severe dizziness, weight loss, changes in skin color, feeling very weak or tired.
Common side effects may include:
pain, itching, or skin changes where the medicine was injected;
swelling, rapid weight gain;
muscle or joint pain;
numbness or tingling;
stomach pain, gas;
headache, back pain; or
cold or flu symptoms, stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, ear pain.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
 Genotropin side effects (more detail)
