Peptide Library / Growth Hormone Support / Tesamorelin
Peptide Guide · Growth Hormone Support

Tesamorelin

A growth hormone–releasing peptide with the strongest evidence of its kind for reducing deep belly (visceral) fat.

FORMSInjectable, nightly
TYPICAL COURSE12–26 weeks
STATUSCompounded, Rx only
STATESWA ID MT UT AZ OH IL
See if it's right for you
Reviewed by Dr. Jason Wright, D.O. · September 23, 2026
Tesamorelin ready-to-use liquid vial with a cream label, Rx only
The science

How it works

Signals the pituitary
Acts like your own GHRH, prompting release of your own growth hormone.
Built to last longer
A small chemical change protects it from rapid breakdown, so it works longer than native GHRH.
Targets visceral fat
Growth hormone preferentially mobilizes deep abdominal fat.
Keeps natural pulses
Your body’s feedback controls stay in place.

These effects come from randomized human trials of the FDA-approved medication.

Dosing

Your dosing plan

Dr. Wright sets your exact dose within this range at your visit.

Starting dose
FormSubcutaneous, bedtime
Dose1 mg (33 units of the 15 mg vial, or 12.5 units of the 24 mg vial)
ScheduleNightly, weeks 1–4
Based onFDA label, adjusted start
Standard dose
FormSubcutaneous, bedtime
Dose2 mg (67 units of the 15 mg vial, or 25 units of the 24 mg vial)
ScheduleNightly from week 4
Based onFDA label
Which vial
Form—
Dose15 mg vial: lowest cost per dose. 24 mg vial: smallest injection
ScheduleAbout $20 vs $25 per 2 mg dose
Based onPractice pricing
Course
Form—
Dose12 to 26 weeks
ScheduleStop if no response by week 26
Based onFDA label
Side effects

Side effects and what to expect

Redness or itching at the injection site Common · First few weeks
Rotate sites.
Joint aches or swelling Uncommon · Any time
Let us know. The dose may need to come down.
Numbness or tingling in the hands Uncommon · Any time
Let us know promptly.
Rising blood sugar Uncommon · Seen on labs
Dr. Wright monitors this and adjusts your dose.
Dr. Jason Wright, D.O.
A note from Dr. Wright

Visceral fat is the fat I can’t reach with surgery. It sits behind the abdominal wall, around your organs, and it’s the fat that drives metabolic risk. Tesamorelin is one of the few tools with real trial data for it, which is why I measure waists, not just weight.

Dr. Jason Wright, D.O. · Board certified, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery
Cost & access

Getting started with Tesamorelin

Tesamorelin
15 mg in a 5 mL vial (3 mg/mL), ready to inject · 24 mg vial $300 · Labeled in your name
$150
+ $99 initial visit · shipping $15
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15 mg liquid vial (3 mg/mL, 5 mL) $150
24 mg liquid vial (8 mg/mL, 3 mL) $300
Questions

Common questions

Will I lose weight on the scale?
Maybe not much. Tesamorelin’s strength is shrinking deep belly fat, so your waist is the better measure.
Can I take it with a GLP-1?
Yes, it’s a common pairing. Dr. Wright monitors blood sugar more closely when combined.
Do I need lab work?
Yes. IGF-1, fasting glucose, and A1c before you start, then at 6 to 8 weeks and every 3 months.
How long until I see results?
Changes build over 3 to 6 months. The label advises stopping if there’s no response by 26 weeks.
Research

Supporting studies

Tesamorelin reduced visceral fat in a randomized trial of 412 patients
Falutz J, et al. New England Journal of Medicine, 2007
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Tesamorelin reduced liver fat in a randomized trial
Stanley TL, et al. Lancet HIV, 2019
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