Human growth hormone (HGH) injections are the fastest and most effective way of getting benefits from HGH. The process involves injecting real human growth hormone under the skin, NOT in the veins.  The HGH used in injection therapy is made from recombinant DNA technique in which HGH is grown in bacteria in a laboratory setting.  HGH injections cost about $30 per shot and usually must be taken 2-4 times daily.  Even with adequate health care coverage, just the copays for HGH injections can be pricy.  Most patients can expect to pay over $1,000 per month for HGH injection therapy.

While HGH injections do provide benefits almost immediately, they also can produce some serious side effects.  Patients getting HGH injections may develop carpal tunnel, joint pains, diabetes, and bloating.  Though experts generally believe that HGH injections are safe, the risks of HGH injections are still unknown.

Currently, there are 6 main brands of HGH therapy on the market:

• Tev-Tropin (made by Teva)
• Nutropin (made by Genetech)
• Humatrope (made by Eli Lilly)
• Genotropin (made by Pfizer)
• Omnitrope (made by Sandoz)
• Saizen (made by Merck Serono)

All of these brands of HGH injections are essentially the exact same. The only main difference is that some brands offer different methods of injecting the HGH, such as disposable pre-filled pens or vials. Because of the high price of HGH injections, most of these brands offer a service for helping to organize payments for treatment and working with health insurance companies.

How Much HGH Should Be Injected?

The dosage amount of HGH injections varies drastically amongst patients.  Only a doctor can determine the HGH dosage amount and must do so with extreme caution.  Your doctor will assess your condition and take blood samples to determine HGH levels. You may also have levels of other hormones tested too, like testosterone. Depending on the condition and the age of the patient, the weekly dosage of an HGH injection can range from about 0.15-0.5 mg per kilogram of bodyweight.  This weekly dosage will then be divided into smaller amounts which are taken daily. If an increase in dosage is necessary, it must be done gradually and monitored by a doctor.

Where Can You Get an HGH Prescription?

As of the 1990s, HGH injections are completely legal.  However, they are highly controlled by the FDA and drug agencies of other countries. You will need a prescription in order to get HGH injections.  Federal governments have overwhelmingly cracked down on doctors who give out HGH prescriptions without merit.  Even if you do not have a clinically-diagnosed HGH deficiency or disorder which is treated with HGH injections, you may still be able to find a doctor willing to give you a prescription.

If your doctor is unwilling to prescribe HGH injections to you, do NOT buy HGH injections on the black market.  It is also very risky to buy HGH injections online without a prescription, as they could be counterfeits.  Even if you find legitimate HGH injections, they should only be used under doctor supervision.  If you can’t get a prescription for HGH injections, you are much better off with the safe, legal ways of boosting HGH levels, like HGH supplements and HGH releasers.