It is important to get each dose of this medication as scheduled. If you miss a dose, ask your doctor or pharmacist right away for a new dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

 Side effects of Norditropin?

• high risk of death in people who have critical illnesses because of heart or stomach surgery, trauma or serious breathing (respiratory) problems.
• high risk of sudden death in children with Prader-Willi syndrome who are severely obese or have breathing problems, including sleep apnea.
• increased risk of growth of cancer or a tumor that is already present and increased risk of the return of cancer or a tumor in people who were treated with radiation to the brain or head as children and who developed low growth hormone problems. Your or your child’s healthcare provider will need to monitor you or your child for a return of cancer or a tumor. Contact the healthcare provider if you or your child starts to have headaches, or have changes in behavior, changes in vision, or changes in moles, birthmarks, or the color of your skin.
• new or worsening high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) or diabetes. Your or your child’s blood sugar may need to be monitored during treatment with Norditropin.
• increase in pressure in the skull (intracranial hypertension). If you or your child has headaches, eye problems, nausea or vomiting, contact the healthcare provider.
• serious allergic reactions. Get medical help right away if you or your child has the following symptoms:
  • swelling of your face, lips, mouth, or tongue
  • trouble breathing
  • wheezing
  • severe itching
  • skin rashes, redness, or swelling
  • dizziness or fainting
  • fast heartbeat or pounding in your chest
  • sweating