Tesamorelin
FDA approvedPrescriptionChecked 19 Oct 2026
FDA approved: an FDA-approved product exists. FDA source, 19 Oct 2026. Our muscle and hormones page lists it.
Evidence by goal
What each goal page that lists it says, word for word, with its sources. The evidence rating comes from a goal page's checked options table; a goal without one shows "Not rated".
| Goal | Evidence in people | What the goal page says |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle and hormonesTesamorelin (Egrifta) | Not rated | A daily shot approved only to reduce belly fat in people with HIV. Sold off-label by clinics for "growth hormone". |
FDA warning letters
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Sources
- FDA, status of Tesamorelin, 19 Oct 2026: https://api.fda.gov/drug/drugsfda.json?search=products.active_ingredients.name%3A%22Tesamorelin%22&limit=100