For example, in a study we referenced earlier, which entailed 52 weeks of tesamorelin administration in patients with HIV, the researchers found the peptide to be generally well tolerated. Importantly, tesamorelin caused no significant elevations in glucose, which would have represented a severe safety hazard given the relationship between hyperglycemia and diabetes.9 26 That being said, there are contraindications and potential side effects: Contraindications with tesamorelin Current research has yet to establish the safety of tesamorelin among women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
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More recently, they have emerged as effective treatments for obesity slowing digestion, increasing satiety and reducing hunger
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Gradual dose escalation, when medically appropriate, significantly reduces gastrointestinal side effect severity compared to rapid dosing protocols
However, only semaglutide, liraglutidethe generic name for Saxenda and Victozaand tirzepatide have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for weight management
