Hair Loss & Hormone Meds
Somatropin (Human Growth Hormone)
Street names: HGH, Somatropin, Genotropin-style pens, GH
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Fat loss + muscle/skin quality at supraphysiologic doses
- Recovery and sleep quality claims
- Legitimate uses: growth deficiency, HIV wasting
⚠Key risks
- Counterfeit rate near total — independent tests find most 'HGH' is hCG, IGF, or nothing
- Real GH at abuse doses: insulin resistance, carpal tunnel, organ growth (acromegaly features)
- Diabetes risk, joint pain, edema
- Expensive habit — $300–$1,000+/month at grey-market prices
✚Overdose signs
- No acute overdose
- Severe joint swelling, headaches (intracranial pressure)
- Blood-sugar crises in predisposed users
📋Quick facts
Also known asHGH, Somatropin, Genotropin-style pens, GH
CategoryHair Loss & Hormone Meds
Schedule / classRx-only; Schedule III/IV equivalent in most regions (anabolic-adjacent controls)
AppearanceLyophilized vials reconstituted for injection, or multi-dose pens; grey-market 'generic HGH' in every format
Street price~$2–$10 per IU grey-market (real pharma GH costs far more — cheap 'HGH' is fake)
Legal statusRx-only, controlled distribution; grey market enormous and mostly counterfeit
Last updated2026-09-16
Sources: FDA, DEA, WADA
Category comparison — Hair Loss & Hormone Meds
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somatropin (Human Growth Hormone) | Rx-only; Schedule III/IV equivalent in most regions | Counterfeit rate near total — independent tests find most 'HGH' is hCG, IGF, or nothing; Real GH at abuse doses: insulin resistance, carpal tunnel, organ growth (acromegaly features) | ~$2–$10 per IU grey-market |
| AICAR (Acadesine) | Unscheduled | No human safety data — cancer-risk flags in cell studies; Sold as research chemical, zero quality control | ~$50–$150 per gram |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
RxBrand names on the grey market
These brands are sold as this compound. Same molecule, different label and supply chain — quality varies enormously between them.
Somatropin HGHAxoTropin HGHDragontropin HGHKalpatropin HGHPH-Tropin HGHSomatrobol HGH
?Frequently asked questions
What does Somatropin (Human Growth Hormone) look like?
Lyophilized vials reconstituted for injection, or multi-dose pens; grey-market 'generic HGH' in every format
What are the signs of a Somatropin (Human Growth Hormone) overdose?
No acute overdose; Severe joint swelling, headaches (intracranial pressure); Blood-sugar crises in predisposed users Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Counterfeit rate near total — independent tests find most 'HGH' is hCG, IGF, or nothing Dependence can develop with regular use.