Staresinic, M., Sebecic, B., Patrlj, L., Jadrijevic, S., Suknaic, S., Perovic, D., Aralica, G., Zarkovic, N., Borovic, S., Srdjak, M., Hajdarevic, K., Kopljar, M., Batelja, L., Boban-Blagaic, A., Turcic, I., Anic, T., Seiwerth, S., & Sikiric, P
Because of its availability for clinical application, rhGH became and is now the drug of choice, not only because of its efficacy but also because it avoids the risk of transmitting fatal, slow viral (prion-mediated) Creuzfeldt Jacob Disease which was sometimes associated with the cadaver-derived hormone
Kyte J, Doolittle RF
In severe cases, this can trigger hyponatremia, a dangerously low sodium level that produces cramps, headaches, confusion, and in extreme cases seizures