How to Use Tesamorelin

How to Use — Step-by-Step (Subcutaneous, Daily)

Preparation

• Wash Hands – Soap and water.

• Gather Supplies – Vial, alcohol swabs, insulin syringe, sharps container.

• Choose Time – Use at a consistent daily time (many prefer bedtime, often on an empty stomach 2–3 hours after last meal unless directed otherwise).

Site Prep

• Select Site – Abdomen (rotate sites), thigh, or upper arm.

• Clean Skin – Alcohol swab; let air-dry.

Draw Dose

• Inspect Vial – Clear, particle-free solution.

• Measure – Draw the volume that matches your 1–2 mg target (see quick volume guide above).

• De-air – Tap syringe; expel bubbles.

Inject

• Pinch Skin – Small fold.

• Insert – ~45° into subcutaneous tissue.

• Inject Slowly – Depress plunger; withdraw at same angle.

• Press – Light pressure with gauze; do not rub.

After

• Dispose Safely – Sharps container.

• Record – Optional: note dose/time and injection site to support rotation.

Possible Side Effects

Possible Side Effects

Common (usually mild/transient)

• Injection-site redness/itching, mild bruising or pain

• Water retention/edema, arthralgia, muscle aches

• Headache, nausea, fatigue, flushing

• Paresthesias/tingling (carpal-tunnel–like)

Metabolic / Monitor

• Increased IGF-1 (clinician will monitor)

• Glucose changes: appetite shifts, fasting glucose/insulin changes—use added caution if you have diabetes/insulin resistance

Serious (stop & seek care; contact your clinician)

• Severe allergic reaction (hives, facial swelling, wheeze)

• Marked edema, shortness of breath, chest symptoms

• Persistent, severe joint pain or numbness/weakness of hands

Not exhaustive. If effects are severe, persistent, or unusual, discontinue and contact your clinician.

Additional Information

Additional Information

What is Tesamorelin?
A growth hormone–releasing hormone (GHRH) analogue used under medical supervision to stimulate endogenous GH secretion, with downstream IGF-1 support.

How Does It Work?

• Pulsatile GH Stimulation – Encourages physiologic GH release, often aligning with nocturnal rhythms.

• Recovery & Composition – Protocols commonly target recovery, sleep quality, and favorable body-composition trends alongside training/nutrition.

Who Should Not Use It?

• Pregnancy/breastfeeding, minors, or anyone with active malignancy or hypersensitivity to components.

• Use caution in uncontrolled hypertension, sleep apnea, significant edema, diabetes/insulin resistance, or carpal tunnel history—requires clinician oversight.

Clinical Supervision
Your clinician may monitor IGF-1, fasting glucose/insulin, lipids, BP, and symptom response; dose adjustments are individualized.

Shipping Information

Shipping & Cold Storage

• Refrigerate 2–8 °C (35–46 °F); do not freeze; protect from light.

• Keep in original packaging.

• If supplied/reconstituted by the pharmacy, follow the beyond-use date (BUD) on the label.

• Cold-chain shipping with ice packs; on arrival, refrigerate promptly and inspect for leaks or temperature breach.

Frequently Asked Questions