Commonly reported effects
- Fluid retention, swelling of the hands, feet or ankles
- Joint and muscle pain or stiffness
- Numbness or tingling, including carpal tunnel symptoms
- Headache
- Injection-site reactions
Effects that require prompt medical attention
- Raised blood sugar or new or worsening diabetes symptoms
- Severe or persistent headache, vision changes, nausea or vomiting
- Severe abdominal pain
- Signs of an allergic reaction
Situations where therapy may be unsuitable
Providers consider factors such as active malignancy, certain acute critical illnesses, active proliferative diabetic retinopathy, some pituitary conditions, pregnancy and product-specific allergies. This list is not exhaustive.
Whether therapy is appropriate, and which product and strength are used, is determined solely by the treating licensed provider after an evaluation.