CJC-1295 (No DAC)

What is common, what is less so, and what to do if something is out of the ordinary.

What most people notice

A flush of warmth or facial redness right after the injection, which passes within minutes.

Slight tenderness at the injection site and mild water retention are also common, especially in the first few weeks.

What can also happen

Brief headaches or dizziness.
Tingling or slight numbness in the hands.
A slight increase in pulse.
A change in blood sugar.

To reduce these effects

Stick to the time set by your protocol: at bedtime, a hot flush or a mild headache often goes unnoticed.
Change the injection site every time.
Do not raise the dose on your own.
If you live with diabetes or prediabetes, monitor your blood sugar more closely.

When to talk to a professional

With this product, especially if you notice:

Tingling or joint pain that lasts or gets worse.
Marked swelling of the hands or ankles.
Intense thirst or unusually heavy urination.
Unusual headaches that keep happening.

If a symptom is severe, lingers or worries you, stop the product and talk to a healthcare professional. An immediate reaction after the injection, such as trouble breathing or swelling of the face, needs medical care right away.

Specific to this product

This product raises IGF-1, a hormone measured by blood test: before a blood test, mention it, as it can influence the result for several days.
It is not recommended with an active or recent cancer, uncontrolled diabetes, a known disorder of the pituitary (a gland at the base of the brain), and during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
It should not be combined with growth hormone: the effects would add up.

Anti-doping: Prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (growth hormone-releasing factors, S2).