Step A: 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.

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Step B: Storage Instructions

1. Store your vial of Tesamorelin in the refrigerator. 

2. Keep away from light.

3. Do not freeze.

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Step C: Shipping Address

1. Medications are shipped to the shipping address on file. You will receive a Shipping Tracking Number to your email once the medication has shipped.

2. It is the patient’s responsibility to ensure the shipping address on file is accurate at all times.
3. Any request to change a shipping address must be submitted in writing via text message or email prior to the scheduled appointment. Address changes submitted after the appointment will not be processed.

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Step C: Reconstitution Instructions

1. Clean the rubber stoppers on both the medication vial and bacteriostatic water vial with alcohol.
2. Draw up the prescribed amount of bacteriostatic water using a syringe.
3. Insert the needle into the medication vial and slowly inject the water.
4. Gently swirl the vial until the medication is fully dissolved. Do not shake.

 

Step E: Injection Instructions
1. 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.
2. Wash Hands & Gather Supplies: Wash hands with soap and water. Gather your vial, syringe, alcohol pad, and sharps container.

3. Prepare the Vial: Inspect the medication. Clean the rubber stopper with an alcohol pad.
4. Draw Up Medication: Insert needle into vial, invert vial, and draw up the exact number of units prescribed.
5. Choose Injection Site: Use a subcutaneous site (abdomen, thigh, or upper arm). Rotate sites each injection. Clean skin with alcohol and let dry.
6. 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.
7. Dispose Safely: Place syringe immediately in a sharps container. Never reuse needles.
8. After Injection: Mild redness or soreness is normal. Contact your provider if you experience unusual symptoms or reactions.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Questions:

Contact your provider with any questions or concerns.​