Potential side effects may include injection-site redness, swelling, bruising, itching, tenderness, small lumps, headache, fatigue, nausea, appetite changes, abdominal discomfort, stool changes, dizziness, altered sleep, mood changes, or feeling off. Allergic or immune reactions are also possible, and the FDA has specifically raised concerns about immunogenicity and peptide-related impurities in compounded BPC-157
Some doctors are also looking at whether it might help with long-lasting pain from things like bad knees, joint problems, and inflammatory conditions
These can include mild soreness or bruising at the injection site, dizziness, or in very rare cases, allergic reactions
0.5 cases per 1,000 patient-years)