Adverse effects of “performance enhancing” drugs
| Drug | Relevant adverse effects |
|---|---|
| *Growth hormone obtained through internet sources may include human pituitary derived growth hormone, and so there is the theoretical risk of Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease. | |
| Anabolic steroids | Cardiovascular, including hypertension and presumably strokes |
| Growth hormone* | Carpal tunnel |
| Insulin | Hypoglycaemia |
| Erythropoeitin | Headaches, encephalopathy, strokes, seizures |
| Clenbuterol | Tremor, headaches |
| Cocaine and amphetamines | As earlier |