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.
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?
- 3 patients have this condition
- 0 New patients joined this month
- 3 say Prader Willi Syndrome is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 33% | Females |
|---|---|
| 67% | Males |
| 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 |
These charts show data from Prader Willi Syndrome patients who have completed their condition history