What is Prader Willi Syndrome?

Prader-Willi syndrome is a complex genetic disorder characterized by weak muscle tone, poor growth and delayed development. It causes an constant feeling of hunger that leads to chronic overeating and obesity.

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What do patients take to treat Prader Willi Syndrome and its symptoms?

Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments

Treatment name Efficacy Overall rating of side effects # of Evaluations
Human Growth Hormone
(Humatrope, Nutropin AQ, Somatropin Pen 5, Saizen with cool.click 2)
1

These charts show data from Prader Willi Syndrome patients' latest treatment evaluations

Who has Prader Willi Syndrome at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
33% Females
67% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 yrs 2
20-29 yrs 0
30-39 yrs 0
40-49 yrs 0
50-59 yrs 0
60-69 yrs 0
70+ yrs 0
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Diagnosed 2

These charts show data from Prader Willi Syndrome patients who have completed their condition history