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Tesofensine

Oral triple monoamine reuptake inhibitor investigated for obesity; shows substantial weight loss in trials.

◆ Editorial note

Triple monoamine reuptake inhibitor, not a peptide.

§ 01   Overview

Overview

Oral triple monoamine reuptake inhibitor investigated for obesity; shows substantial weight loss in trials.

Phase II weight-loss trials and Phase III for hypothalamic obesity.

§ 02   Mechanism

Mechanism of action

Tesofensine inhibits reuptake of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, producing appetite suppression and energy expenditure effects.

  • 01Significant weight loss in Phase II
  • 02Being studied in hypothalamic obesity

§ 03   Dosing

Dosing protocol

Standard Protocol

Dose Range
250 – 500 mcg daily (trial doses)
Route
Oral
Frequency
Daily
Cycle
8–24 weeks (trials)

§ 04   Evidence

Evidence & research

Clinical

Phase II weight-loss trials and Phase III for hypothalamic obesity.

FDA Status

Not FDA-approved. Investigational.

§ 06   News

In the news

1 article from the last 12 months · updates hourly

§ 07   Sourcing

Sourcing & supply

Regulatory status

Investigational, no compounding path

Currently in active clinical trials. No compounding pathway. No brand product. The only US channels are RUO vendors that the FDA has targeted with warning letters. Assume any sourcing carries significant regulatory and quality risk.

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§ 09   Safety

Safety & side effects

Side effects

  • 01Elevated heart rate and blood pressure
  • 02Dry mouth, insomnia
  • 03Monoaminergic interactions

Contraindications

None specified.

§ 10   Questions

Tesofensine FAQ

What is Tesofensine?
Oral triple monoamine reuptake inhibitor investigated for obesity; shows substantial weight loss in trials. Tesofensine inhibits reuptake of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, producing appetite suppression and energy expenditure effects.
What is Tesofensine used for?
Reported uses include significant weight loss in phase ii and being studied in hypothalamic obesity. Evidence strength is rated Clinical — see the evidence section for detail.
How is Tesofensine dosed?
Commonly referenced dosing is 250 – 500 mcg daily (trial doses), administered Oral. This is educational reference only; consult a licensed clinician before use.
What are the side effects of Tesofensine?
Commonly reported side effects include elevated heart rate and blood pressure, dry mouth, insomnia, and monoaminergic interactions. This list is not exhaustive.
Is Tesofensine legal?
Currently in active clinical trials. No compounding pathway. No brand product. The only US channels are RUO vendors that the FDA has targeted with warning letters. Assume any sourcing carries significant regulatory and quality risk. FDA status: Not FDA-approved. Investigational..

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