{"product_id":"tesamorelin-10mg","title":"Tesamorelin","description":"\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTesamorelin is a peptide that’s been approved to reduce excess abdominal fat in people with HIV. Could this peptide have similar fat-related benefits in a broader population as well? The short answer is: We don’t know. For the longer answer, read on as we explore the possibilities of tesamorelin for \u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eweight loss\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"toc-what-is-tesamorelin\" class=\"ArticleMainContentHeadingContainer-sc-baa44952-17 iBbSIq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"what-is-tesamorelin\" class=\"ArticleMainContentHeadingScrollPoint-sc-baa44952-18 tmERe\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 fmysxt ArticleMainContentHeading-sc-baa44952-19 lmOPCx\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat is tesamorelin?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"what-is-tesamorelin\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTesamorelin is a prescription medication approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce deep belly (visceral) fat in adults with HIV-associated \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK493183\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003elipodystrophy\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (a condition that affects how your body stores or loses fat). Some healthcare providers \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12753158\/#R31\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eprescribe tesamorelin off-label\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for body recomposition changes, though evidence for this use outside of HIV is limited. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"what-is-tesamorelin\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTesamorelin is a synthetic (i.e. man-made) peptide and growth hormone-releasing factor analog. Meaning, it \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5632578\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003estimulates\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e your pituitary gland to produce more human growth hormone. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"toc-does-tesamorelin-work-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleMainContentHeadingContainer-sc-baa44952-17 iBbSIq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 fmysxt ArticleMainContentHeading-sc-baa44952-19 lmOPCx\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDoes tesamorelin work for weight loss?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"does-tesamorelin-work-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNot exactly, no. Tesamorelin can decrease both visceral belly fat and \u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/waist-circumference-and-your-health\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ewaist circumference\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. However, it \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jama\/fullarticle\/1889139\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003edoes not typically reduce\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e total body weight. These effects have been primarily studied in people with HIV-related lipodystrophy.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"does-tesamorelin-work-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/drugsatfda_docs\/label\/2025\/022505s020lbl.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eprescribing information\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for tesamorelin specifically states that it is not approved for weight loss because it has a “weight neutral effect.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"does-tesamorelin-work-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn two 26-week clinical trials, weight changes were negligible in both the tesamorelin and placebo groups. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"does-tesamorelin-work-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn one study, people taking tesamorelin lost about 0.9 pounds, while those on placebo had no change in body weight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"does-tesamorelin-work-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn the other, people taking tesamorelin gained about 1.1 pounds, compared with about 0.7 pounds in the placebo group.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"does-tesamorelin-work-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNeither difference was statistically significant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"does-tesamorelin-work-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTesamorelin should not be considered a \u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/weight-loss-medication\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eweight loss medication\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, says \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bayhealth.org\/find-a-doctor\/manu-sehgal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eManu Sehgal, MD\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, an internal medicine and geriatrics physician. “When used correctly in the appropriate patient, tesamorelin has been shown to specifically reduce visceral fat (the fat that accumulates around the internal organs) rather than the total body weight.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"toc-how-can-tesamorelin-work-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleMainContentHeadingContainer-sc-baa44952-17 iBbSIq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-can-tesamorelin-work-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleMainContentHeadingScrollPoint-sc-baa44952-18 tmERe\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 fmysxt ArticleMainContentHeading-sc-baa44952-19 lmOPCx\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow can tesamorelin work for weight loss?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-can-tesamorelin-work-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTesamorelin does not generally cause weight loss. But it can \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6766405\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003echange body fat distribution\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e by reducing visceral fat while helping to \u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/body-composition\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003emaintain lean muscle\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-can-tesamorelin-work-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHere’s how tesamorelin works, based on studies of people with HIV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-can-tesamorelin-work-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6766405\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eEncourages your body to release\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e more growth hormone naturally.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5632578\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eGrowth hormone\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, in turn, helps increase lean muscle mass while decreasing belly fat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-can-tesamorelin-work-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-can-tesamorelin-work-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelps break down visceral fat.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the deeper fat that wraps around your organs and increases your risk of \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5633509\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003efatty liver disease\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8243807\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003emetabolic syndrome\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Losing this kind of fat can lower some of the cardiometabolic risk factors associated with obesity, Dr. Sehgal says.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-can-tesamorelin-work-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-can-tesamorelin-work-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelps to maintain — or increase — the percentage of lean muscle. \u003c\/strong\u003ePreserving muscle mass supports a \u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/how-to-increase-metabolism\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ehealthier metabolism\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, leading to faster calorie burning, and can help you stay physically active, which in turn supports further weight loss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-can-tesamorelin-work-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThanks to how tesamorelin works, it can lead to dramatic improvements in your waistline — even if you lose little body weight, or none at all, Dr. Seghal says. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"toc-is-tesamorelin-safe-for-weight-loss-or-in-general\" class=\"ArticleMainContentHeadingContainer-sc-baa44952-17 iBbSIq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"is-tesamorelin-safe-for-weight-loss-or-in-general\" class=\"ArticleMainContentHeadingScrollPoint-sc-baa44952-18 tmERe\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 fmysxt ArticleMainContentHeading-sc-baa44952-19 lmOPCx\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIs tesamorelin safe for weight loss (or in general)? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"is-tesamorelin-safe-for-weight-loss-or-in-general\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTesamorelin has been \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6766405\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eapproved\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e since 2010 for reducing excess belly fat in HIV-positive adults with lipodystrophy. It is \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/drugsatfda_docs\/label\/2025\/022505s020lbl.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003enot recommended\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for weight loss, and its safety has not been well-studied in people without HIV. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"is-tesamorelin-safe-for-weight-loss-or-in-general\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhile tesamorelin can be an effective treatment for lipodystrophy, it can cause serious side effects and should not be taken by people who:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"is-tesamorelin-safe-for-weight-loss-or-in-general\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAre pregnant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"is-tesamorelin-safe-for-weight-loss-or-in-general\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHave cancer or are undergoing cancer treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"is-tesamorelin-safe-for-weight-loss-or-in-general\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHave hypothalamic-pituitary axis (HPA) dysfunction for reasons such as former pituitary surgery, radiation to certain areas of the head, or head trauma \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 dRBakw Heading-sc-679d2764-0 cjTviE\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTesamorelin side effects and risks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"is-tesamorelin-safe-for-weight-loss-or-in-general\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe most common side effects of tesamorelin \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/drugsatfda_docs\/label\/2025\/022505s020lbl.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003einclude\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"is-tesamorelin-safe-for-weight-loss-or-in-general\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eInjection site reactions (e.g. redness, itching)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"is-tesamorelin-safe-for-weight-loss-or-in-general\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePain in the arms or legs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"is-tesamorelin-safe-for-weight-loss-or-in-general\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eJoint pain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"is-tesamorelin-safe-for-weight-loss-or-in-general\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMuscle pain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"is-tesamorelin-safe-for-weight-loss-or-in-general\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePeripheral edema (swelling in the hands, arms, legs, ankles, or feet)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"is-tesamorelin-safe-for-weight-loss-or-in-general\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTesamorelin may also cause serious side effects, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"is-tesamorelin-safe-for-weight-loss-or-in-general\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFluid retention, which can present as swelling, muscle pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"is-tesamorelin-safe-for-weight-loss-or-in-general\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSerious allergic reactions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"is-tesamorelin-safe-for-weight-loss-or-in-general\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIncreased risk of neoplasms (abnormal tissue growths), especially in people with a history of cancer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"is-tesamorelin-safe-for-weight-loss-or-in-general\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIncreased risk of \u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/health-guide\/diabetes-101\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ediabetes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"is-tesamorelin-safe-for-weight-loss-or-in-general\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIncreased risk of death in people who are critically ill as a result of open-heart surgery, abdominal surgery, trauma, or acute respiratory failure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"toc-what-is-the-tesamorelin-dosage-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleMainContentHeadingContainer-sc-baa44952-17 iBbSIq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"what-is-the-tesamorelin-dosage-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleMainContentHeadingScrollPoint-sc-baa44952-18 tmERe\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 fmysxt ArticleMainContentHeading-sc-baa44952-19 lmOPCx\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat is the tesamorelin dosage for weight loss? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"what-is-the-tesamorelin-dosage-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThere is no officially recommended dosage of \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK548730\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003etesamorelin\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for weight loss, since the drug is not approved for weight loss. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"what-is-the-tesamorelin-dosage-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhen used for \u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/belly-fat\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ereducing belly fat\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in people with HIV-related lipodystrophy, the recommended dose is \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/drugsatfda_docs\/label\/2025\/022505s020lbl.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e1.28 mg daily\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (as brand-name Egrifta WR). Tesamorelin is \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK548730\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eadministered\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e once daily via subcutaneous (under-the-skin) injection into the abdomen, rotating injection sites.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"toc-key-considerations-when-it-comes-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleMainContentHeadingContainer-sc-baa44952-17 iBbSIq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"key-considerations-when-it-comes-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleMainContentHeadingScrollPoint-sc-baa44952-18 tmERe\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 fmysxt ArticleMainContentHeading-sc-baa44952-19 lmOPCx\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eKey considerations when it comes to tesamorelin for weight loss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"key-considerations-when-it-comes-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHere are the main things to keep in mind when considering tesamorelin for weight loss:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"key-considerations-when-it-comes-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt hasn’t been shown to drive weight loss. \u003c\/strong\u003eWhile tesamorelin can help reduce belly fat and \u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/losing-inches-not-weight\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003einches off your waistline\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, that may not translate into pounds on the scale, according to \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/drugsatfda_docs\/label\/2025\/022505s020lbl.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eexisting research\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"key-considerations-when-it-comes-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"key-considerations-when-it-comes-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIts fat loss benefits have been primarily studied in people with HIV. \u003c\/strong\u003eWhile tesamorelin shows promise, \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6766405\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003emore research\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is needed before any conclusions can be drawn about its effectiveness for fat loss in people without HIV.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"key-considerations-when-it-comes-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"key-considerations-when-it-comes-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt can affect your blood sugar. \u003c\/strong\u003eGrowth hormone secretagogues like tesamorelin can worsen \u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/what-insulin-resistance-means\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003einsulin resistance\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and blood sugar control, which can be risky for people with diabetes or prediabetes, Dr. Sehgal explains. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"key-considerations-when-it-comes-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"key-considerations-when-it-comes-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt requires close monitoring. \u003c\/strong\u003eBecause tesamorelin carries serious risks and side effects, Dr. Sehgal says it’s safest when used under close medical supervision, especially if you have a history of cancer or other serious medical conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"toc-alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleMainContentHeadingContainer-sc-baa44952-17 iBbSIq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 fmysxt ArticleMainContentHeading-sc-baa44952-19 lmOPCx\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAlternatives to tesamorelin for weight loss \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThere are multiple FDA-approved alternatives to tesamorelin for weight loss, from weight loss-specific \u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/glp-1\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eGLP-1s\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and other pills to evidence-based lifestyle changes. What’s more, they all have stronger safety profiles and weight loss results than tesamorelin. (Likely because, again, tesamorelin has been shown to have a “weight neutral effect.”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 dRBakw Heading-sc-679d2764-0 cjTviE\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGLP-1 medications for weight loss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGlucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists — or GLP-1s — are prescription medications that target hormones in the body that help control appetite, satiety (aka fullness), and blood sugar. More specifically, they work by slowing digestion and sending fullness signals to the brain, helping you feel satisfied sooner, stay full longer, and experience fewer cravings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInjectable GLP-1s\u003c\/strong\u003e approved for weight loss include: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/wegovy\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWegovy\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/how-to-get-semaglutide\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003esemaglutide\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which led to an average weight loss of about 15% on the standard 2.4 mg dose in 68 weeks, and up to about 19% on the higher \u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/wegovy-hd-7-2-mg\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e7.2 mg dose\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40961952\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e72 weeks\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/zepbound\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eZepbound\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/how-to-get-tirzepatide\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003etirzepatide\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which targets GLP-1 \u003ci\u003eand \u003c\/i\u003e GIP (another hormone) and led to an average weight loss of about 20% in \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35658024\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e72 weeks\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/saxenda\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eSaxenda\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/saxenda-liraglutide\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eliraglutide\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which led to an average weight loss of about 8% over \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26132939\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e56 weeks\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLike tesamorelin, these medications are injected subcutaneously (under the skin). Wegovy and Zepbound are administered weekly, while Saxenda is taken daily (also like tesamorelin). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/oral-glp-1\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eOral GLP-1s\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eapproved for weight loss include:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/wegovy-pill\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWegovy pill\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (semaglutide), \u003c\/strong\u003ewhich produced an average weight loss of ~14% in \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40934115\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e64 weeks\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/foundayo\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFoundayo\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/orforglipron\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eorforglipron\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e), \u003c\/strong\u003ewhich produced an average weight loss of 7.5%--11.2% in \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/10.1056\/NEJMoa2511774\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e72 weeks\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBoth GLP-1 tablets are taken daily, but only Foundayo can be taken any time, with or without food. (The \u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/how-to-take-wegovy-pill\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eWegovy pill administration \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003emust be taken on an empty stomach with water, and requires waiting at least 30 minutes before eating, drinking, or taking other medications.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 dRBakw Heading-sc-679d2764-0 cjTviE\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOther weight loss pills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn addition to GLP-1s, there are other FDA-approved weight loss medications that can also help you reach your goals. Keep in mind, though, that each of these prescription drugs works differently and generally produces less weight loss than GLP-1s. Still, they may be a fit for you, depending on your other health conditions and your healthcare provider’s assessment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSo, here are a few non-GLP-1 \u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/weight-loss-pills\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eweight loss pill\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12456317\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eoptions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQsymia (\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/phentermine-doses-uses\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003ephentermine\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-topiramate), \u003c\/strong\u003ewhich led to an average weight loss of about 8%–11% \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279038\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ewithin a year\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, depending on the dose.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/contrave-for-weight-loss\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eContrave\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/naltrexone-dose-uses\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003enaltrexone\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/bupropion),\u003c\/strong\u003e which led to an average weight loss of about 5%–6% within a year. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/xenical-orlistat\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eXenical\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (orlistat), \u003c\/strong\u003ewhich led to an average weight loss of about \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/39037780\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e6%\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e–\u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1038\/oby.2000.8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e10%\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e within a year. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 dRBakw Heading-sc-679d2764-0 cjTviE\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLifestyle changes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFinally, it’s possible to lose \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK278952\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eat least 5%\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e of your body weight by implementing lifestyle changes alone. Depending on your current body weight and health situation, experts may \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK278952\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003erecommend\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e a combination of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/calorie-deficit\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eReducing your caloric intake\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eto about 1,200–1,500 calories daily for most women, and about 1,500–1,800 for most men (though speak with your healthcare provider for an individualized recommendation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGetting at least \u003cstrong\u003e150–200 minutes of \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/exercise-for-weight-loss\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eaerobic exercise\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e weekly\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus two (or more) resistance-based workouts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/smart-goals-weight-loss\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eSetting goals\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand tracking your weight loss progress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMaking other healthy lifestyle changes, such as m\u003cstrong\u003eanaging stress and \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/health-guide\/sleep-hygiene-20-tips\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eimproving your sleep\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e“\u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/does-sleep-affect-weight-loss\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eSleep\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is one of the most powerful contributors to visceral fat accumulation,” Dr. Sehgal says. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eInstead of trying tesamorelin, he recommends doing an experiment: “Take your waist measurement every two weeks for two months and optimize sleep.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBy simply focusing on improving your sleep quality, you may notice significant improvements in your belly fat, Dr. Sehgal says. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"alternatives-to-tesamorelin-for-weight-loss\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe research backs him up. In a \u003ca class=\"NormalizedAnchor-sc-48ec4dff-1 fxhNeG StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7914147\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003estudy\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e of a year-long weight loss program, participants who got better sleep also \u003ca class=\"NormalizedLink-sc-48ec4dff-0 fKdfmy StyledLinkable-sc-8b8eff10-0 dpiqZr StyledTextLink-sc-dd7a0c37-8 cNDLys\" href=\"https:\/\/ro.co\/weight-loss\/fat-loss-vs-weight-loss\/\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003elost more weight and fat\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e overall. That being said, sleep optimization works best as part of a broader lifestyle approach that includes diet and exercise, not as a standalone strategy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"toc-bottom-line\" class=\"ArticleMainContentHeadingContainer-sc-baa44952-17 iBbSIq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 fmysxt ArticleMainContentHeading-sc-baa44952-19 lmOPCx\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBottom line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhile tesamorelin is technically a peptide like popular GLP-1s (e.g. Wegovy, Zepbound), it belongs to a completely different drug class and works in a very different way. It’s not approved — or really that effective — for weight loss. That said, the drug is known to reduce belly fat and waist circumference in people with HIV-related lipodystrophy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHere’s what to remember before bringing up this peptide to your healthcare provider:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTesamorelin works by telling the body to release more growth hormone\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can have positive effects on fat burning, metabolism, and lean muscle mass. It’s what’s known as a growth hormone secretagogue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhile tesamorelin may help you shed excess belly fat and a few inches off your waistline, it doesn’t cause weight loss. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlus, nearly all the evidence on its body recomposition effects comes from studies of adults with HIV-related lipodystrophy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn addition to research being almost exclusively limited to people with  HIV, tesamorelin can carry serious side effects\u003c\/strong\u003e, including an increased risk of diabetes and cancer. When used for its FDA-approved indication (and as prescribed by your provider!), the benefits may outweigh the risks, but close medical supervision is important.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ListItem-sc-679d2764-1 ceDSZI\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"ArticleContentBreakpoint-sc-baa44952-16 dDjsMC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 iwkWbv ArticleMainContentParagraph-sc-baa44952-20 jfBGHj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen it comes to weight loss, there are other proven and approved alternatives to tesamorelin with stronger evidence for reducing body weight.\u003c\/strong\u003e These include oral and injectable GLP-1s, other prescription weight loss pills, and certain lifestyle changes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 gMtGHu\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Strong-sc-bedeab1f-6 exMtUh\"\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"StyledParagraph-sc-787fc8ba-0 gMtGHu\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIf you have any medical questions or concerns, please talk to your healthcare provider. The articles on Health Guide are underpinned by peer-reviewed research and information drawn from medical societies and governmental agencies. 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