Tesamorelin
Category: Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone
An FDA-approved GHRH analog primarily used to reduce visceral adipose tissue in HIV-associated lipodystrophy. Also used off-label for anti-aging and body composition.
Half-Life: 0.5 hours
Common Dosage: 2mg
Benefits
- Reduces visceral fat
- FDA-approved for lipodystrophy
- Increases growth hormone production
- Improves body composition
- Potential cognitive benefits
- Does not suppress natural GH production
Side Effects
- Injection site reactions
- Joint pain
- Muscle pain
- Swelling in extremities
- Paresthesia
- Hyperglycemia