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Common adverse events reported during long-term treatment with rhIGF1 in primary IGF-1 deficiency
| Adverse events | % |
|---|---|
| Hypoglycemia | 49 |
| Hypoglycemic seizure | 5 |
| Hypoacusisa | 22 |
| Snoring | 22 |
| Tonsillar/adenoid hypertrophy | 22 |
| Tympanostomy tube placement | 16 |
| Sleep apnea | 4 |
| Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy | 11 |
| Thymic hypertrophy | 35 |
| Lipohypertrophy | 32 |
| Orthopedic events | 20 |
| Intracranial hypertension | 4 |
| Nephrolithiasis | 3 |
Abbreviations: IGF-1, insulin-like growth factor-1; rhIGF1, recombinant IGF-1.
