Set reasonable expectations for therapy with Norditropin®, including when to look for growth, how much growth to expect, and how long treatment might last.
You should understand that Norditropin® takes time to work—the regimen of daily injections usually lasts several years—so it’s not realistic to expect that your child will begin to grow immediately. The greatest results usually do appear within the first year of therapy, though, so don’t get discouraged.
Age plays an important part. In studies, people who begin therapy at a younger age tend to see more catch-up growth, so early diagnosis is important, and treatment should be started when appropriate and determined by your health care provider.