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CJC-1295/Ipamorelin: Side Effects & Safety

Known side effects, safety considerations, and adverse reaction data for CJC-1295/Ipamorelin.

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Data source: Side effect data comes from clinical trials, preclinical research, and anecdotal reports. No FDA-approved labeling exists for this compound.

Reported Side Effects (8 items)

# Side Effect
1 Injection site reactions (10-15%)
2 Headache (5-10%)
3 Flushing (rare)
4 Nausea (rare)
5 Water retention (theoretical)
6 Theoretical risk of GH excess: insulin resistance, acromegaly-like effects
7 Theoretical cancer risk: GH/IGF-1 may promote tumor growth
8 No long-term safety data (>6 months) exists