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    Growth Hormone / IGF-1 AxisFDA Approved

    Tesamorelin Dosage Guide: Protocols, Calculator & Safety

    Everything you need to know about Tesamorelin dosing — protocols, safety, and where to buy.

    Dose Range

    1,000–2,000 mcg (1–2 mg) daily

    Frequency

    Once daily subcutaneous injection

    Cycle Length

    12–26 weeks in clinical trials; ongoing use common

    Half-Life

    26–38 minutes

    Administration Routes

    Subcutaneous

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    Syringe Draw

    10.0 units

    2500 mcg/ml · 0.100 ml draw

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    Dosing Protocols

    Beginner
    1 mg subcutaneous injection once daily, typically in the morning or before bed, for 12 weeks.
    Standard
    2 mg subcutaneous once daily for 16–26 weeks. Monitor IGF-1 and fasting glucose at 8-week intervals.
    Advanced
    2 mg daily for 26 weeks, combined with Ipamorelin 200 mcg at bedtime for enhanced pulsatile GH release.

    Weight-Based Dosing

    FDA-approved dose is fixed at 2 mg/day regardless of body weight.

    Commonly Stacked With

    Can be combined with GHRPs for enhanced GH output. Some researchers use with sermorelin or ipamorelin. Particularly suited for metabolic optimization protocols targeting visceral fat.

    Side Effects & Safety

    Injection site reactions, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, flushing. Lipodystrophy improvement (therapeutic). Rare: fluid retention, joint pain, carpal tunnel symptoms.

    Contraindications

    Active cancer or history of malignancy. Pituitary surgery or radiation. Pregnancy or breastfeeding. Hypersensitivity to tesamorelin or mannitol.

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    Additional Notes

    FDA-approved as Egrifta® for HIV-associated lipodystrophy. Inject on an empty stomach. Rotate injection sites (abdomen). The 2 mg dose is well-established in clinical trials with clear efficacy data.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the recommended Tesamorelin dosage?

    The typical dose range for Tesamorelin is 1,000–2,000 mcg (1–2 mg) daily. It is usually administered Once daily subcutaneous injection. Always start with the lowest effective dose.

    How often should I take Tesamorelin?

    Once daily subcutaneous injection

    Does Tesamorelin need to be cycled?

    Yes, typical cycle length is 12–26 weeks in clinical trials; ongoing use common.

    What are Tesamorelin side effects?

    Injection site reactions, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, flushing. Lipodystrophy improvement (therapeutic). Rare: fluid retention, joint pain, carpal tunnel symptoms.

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