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Which is a negative effect of using human growth hormone as a performance enhancing drug?

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you can shrink your muscles over time

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Adverse effects may include joint pain, muscle weakness, fluid retention.

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Growth hormone (GH) usually causes few side effects and is well tolerated as long as it is used correctly, as prescribed by the doctor. In adults, the main side effects of GH relate to the water retention that growth hormone can promote, causing swelling, joint or muscle pain, and tingling in the extremities. However, indiscriminate use can cause greater negative effects such as: joint pain, muscle weakness, fluid retention, muscle atrophy, among others.

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