Any medication, whether by prescription such as sermorelin acetate or over the counter such as allergy and pain preparations, is subject to the potential of side effects and adverse reactions.

The good news for adults who are starting to notice a decline in growth hormone levels is that there are no serious sermorelin acetate side effects that are commonplace to report.

Two primary treatments exist for correcting adult growth hormone deficiency:

• 1. HGH injections
• 2. Sermorelin injections (either by itself or combined with GHRP-6, or GHRP-6 and GHRP-2)

While human growth hormone injections carry a greater risk of side effects, even that medication rarely causes any adverse reactions when adults use it as prescribed by an experienced hormone replacement therapy specialist.

As low as the risk factor is for HGH therapy, sermorelin injections side effects are even less common. In fact, doctors are quick to point out that this is one of the safest forms of hormone replacement therapy because it is not actually replacing a hormone, but rather stimulating the natural production of one.

Another reason why side effects of sermorelin acetate are so rare is that this medication rarely produces an allergic reaction, except in people with an allergy to one of the ingredients in the preparation – a fact that will be uncovered during the initial consultation or the health evaluation questionnaire.

Another benefit of this treatment is that there are no sermorelin long-term side effects that could create lasting problems. Even if a person does develop any adverse reactions to treatment with sermorelin acetate, those issues typically resolve themselves when the medication is stopped.

Most Common Side Effects of Sermorelin Acetate

When it comes to common side effects, sermorelin issues most often present themselves as injection site irritation, swelling, redness, itching, or slight pain. The reason here is not so much the medication as it is the individual who is just learning how to self-administer an injection at home. With practice, this no longer becomes a concern.

The chart below illustrates the most common, although exceedingly rare, side effects of sermorelin injections:

Sermorelin Acetate Side Effects
Dizziness	Nausea	Headache
Vomiting	Pallor	Hyperactivity
Flushing	Difficulty swallowing	Hives
Sleepiness	Tightness in chest	Change in taste
Agitation	Restlessness	Rash

As you can see, there is nothing of a serious nature listed in the above sermorelin side effects. For most people, any adverse issues typically resolve themselves on their own, or with a short-term lowering of the dosage of sermorelin.

The only other issue to point out has to do with sermorelin GHRP-6 side effects. GHRP-6 stimulates the appetite, which can lead to overeating and weight gain – something people with growth hormone deficiency are trying to overcome. One reason why doctors often prescribe both GHRP-6 and GHRP-2 together with sermorelin acetate is that GHRP-2 helps with lipolysis – fat burning – to help counteract sermorelin GHRP side effects.

You may be wondering why GHRP-6 would be added to sermorelin in the first place, and the reason is simple – it helps increase growth hormone production faster than with sermorelin acetate alone. The doctor will determine the need for treatment based on symptoms and blood test results.

Ways to Reduce the Risk of Sermorelin Acetate Side Effects

Although the risk factor for sermorelin growth hormone side effects is exceedingly rare, there are steps you can take to further minimize your adverse responses to treatment:

1. Never purchase sermorelin on the black market – this means avoiding websites that are not legitimate medical clinics or pharmacies. Sermorelin is a controlled substance, meaning it must be prescribed for use by a doctor. Purchasing sermorelin without a prescription is illegal in the US. Companies that set up shop on the internet and sell medications like sermorelin without requiring a prescription are operating illegally by US standards. The biggest risk, besides potential legal prosecution, is that the product you receive could be counterfeit or contain dangerous ingredients that could harm your health.
2. Always use sermorelin as prescribed by the doctor. Do not change the dosage or frequency of treatment without physician authorization.
3. Report any unexpected or adverse reactions to the prescribing doctor immediately.
4. Do not use sermorelin if your body is producing enough growth hormones. The need for sermorelin cannot be known until blood analysis ordered by the hormone specialist has been completed.

If you follow these guidelines, you should have no problem at all with sermorelin acetate side effects. Please contact Kingsberg HRT Clinic for a free consultation about hormone replacement therapy for women and men in the US.