Side effect(s) of Tesamorelin

Review the side-effects of Tesamorelin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Musculoskeletal - Joint pain, pain in extremity, muscle pain, muscle stiffness, muscle strain, joint stiffness, muscle spasms and joint swelling.

   General - Injection site redness, itching, pain, irritation, bleeding, hives, swelling and chest pain.

   Central Nervous system - Tingling, sensory loss, depression, and nerve pain in wrist.

   Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and abdominal pain.

   Heart - Palpitations, and high blood pressure.

   Skin - Rash, itching and night sweats.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Tesamorelin

Tesamorelin(Egrifta) generic is a human growth hormone-releasing factor (GRF) analog, prescribed for reducing excess stomach fat in certain HIV-infected patients. It works by stimulating the pituitary gland to release growth hormone (GH).