Tesamorelin

Things you need to know…

Order Supplies

1. Syringes: Click HERE to purchase the necessary syringes from amazon. You will need these to administer the medication.

2. Alcohol wipes

3. Small sharps container: Click HERE to purchase a small sharps container from amazon.

Storage Instructions

Store your medication in the refrigerator.
Keep away from light.
Do not freeze.

Shipping Address

Medications are shipped to the shipping address on file. Once your medication is ready to ship, you'll receive a text with a tracking number from our pharmacy., and delivery typically arrives the following business day from then.
It is the patient’s responsibility to ensure the shipping address on file is accurate at all times.
Any request to change a shipping address must be submitted in writing via text message or email to the program manager prior to the scheduled appointment. Address changes submitted after the appointment will not be processed. Verbal requests are not accepted to ensure there are no errors in address change.

Administration Instructions

Confirm Your Dose: Check your medication vial and prescription label for the number of units prescribed. If the dose is unclear, contact your provider before injecting. Do not guess.
Wash Hands & Gather Supplies: Wash hands with soap and water. Gather your vial, syringe, alcohol pad, and sharps container.
Prepare the Vial: Inspect the medication. Clean the rubber stopper with an alcohol pad.
Draw Up Medication: Insert needle into vial, turn vial upside down, and draw up the exact number of units prescribed.
Choose Injection Site: Use a subcutaneous site (abdomen, thigh, or upper arm). Rotate sites each injection. Clean skin with alcohol and let dry.
Inject Medication: Pinch skin and inject at a 90-degree angle or as instructed. Inject slowly, then remove needle. Apply gentle pressure if needed. Rub the area afterwards for 5 seconds.
Dispose Safely: Place syringe immediately in a sharps container. Never reuse needles.
After Injection: Mild redness or soreness is normal. Contact your provider if you experience unusual symptoms or reactions.
Verify Your First Dose: Before your first injection, send our team a clear photo of the drawn-up syringe or schedule a video call so we can verify the correct number of units. Do not administer your first dose until approved.

Syringe Guide

Select the syringe size you are using and refer to the example below to see what the medication should look like when drawn into the syringe.

Important: These images are examples only and do not represent your prescribed dose. Always follow the dosing instructions provided by our office and listed on your prescription vial/container.

What is Tesamorelin?

Tesamorelin is a peptide medication that stimulates your body’s natural production of growth hormone by signaling the pituitary gland. It may support body composition goals, fat metabolism, energy, recovery, muscle tone, sleep quality, and overall wellness in appropriate patients. Unlike synthetic growth hormone, Tesamorelin works by encouraging your body’s own hormone release. Tesamorelin is available as an FDA-approved medication for a specific indication; compounded Tesamorelin is not FDA-approved.

How It Works:

Tesamorelin is a growth hormone–releasing hormone (GHRH) analog that promotes natural, pulsatile growth hormone release rather than directly replacing hormones. It also increases insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels. Results develop gradually with consistent use.

Expected Benefits:

Improved body composition, support for reduction of visceral abdominal fat, increased energy and recovery, improved muscle tone, enhanced sleep quality, improved metabolism, and overall wellness support. Some patients may also notice improvements in mood and mental clarity. Benefits are cumulative and typically develop over several weeks.

When to Use:

Typically administered once daily by injection M-F each week, often in the evening or as directed by your provider. Follow all provider instructions carefully regarding timing and administration.

Possible Side Effects:

Mild redness, itching, swelling, or irritation at the injection site, headache, flushing, nausea, temporary fatigue, joint pain, muscle aches, swelling or water retention, tingling or numbness in the hands or feet, or increased hunger. These effects are typically mild and temporary.

Contact Your Provider If You Experience:

Persistent swelling, severe headaches, vision changes, chest pain, shortness of breath, severe dizziness, significant joint pain, allergic reaction, or signs of elevated blood sugar such as excessive thirst or frequent urination.

Who Should Not Use:

Suite Skin will not prescribe to patients during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with active or suspected cancer, untreated pituitary disorders, uncontrolled diabetes, serious endocrine conditions, known allergy to any component of the medication, or any condition deemed unsafe by the provider. You must notify our medical team if you have, develop, or suspect any of these conditions at any time during treatment.

Treatment Expectations:

Tesamorelin is not an instant treatment. Consistent use is essential. Results develop gradually over time and are best supported by healthy nutrition, regular exercise, quality sleep, and stress management.

Patient Responsibility:

Use only as prescribed. Do not change dosing or schedule without provider approval. Store medication properly. Attend recommended follow-ups and lab monitoring appointments. Report side effects or health changes promptly.

Questions:

Contact your provider with any questions or concerns.