Tesofensine
Tesofensine
Tesofensine is a serotonin-norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (SNDRI) originally researched for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, now adopted as an anti-obesity drug.
Weight Loss Benefits
- Appetite suppression
- Increases energy
- Improves blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity
- Increases resting energy expenditure and fat oxidation
- Targets abdominal fat
- Reduces cravings
Additional Benefits
- Helps preserve cognitive health
- Increases BDNF, triggering antidepressant effects
- Functions as anti-anxiety agent
- Increases serotonin, noradrenaline, and dopamine
- May improve sexual function
- Advised for binge eating disorder
- Improves ADHD symptoms
- Treats serotonin-deficient insomnia
- May help treat alcohol addiction
Possible Side Effects
- Dry mouth, slight increase in blood pressure/pulse, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, headache, insomnia, mood effects
Contraindications & Warnings
- Do not use if pregnant or nursing
- Do not use with preexisting cardiovascular disease, uncontrolled hypertension, arrhythmias
- Do not use with uncontrolled psychiatric disorders
- Do not use with MAOIs
- Do not use with glaucoma
- Do not use with ANY serotonin agent (SSRIs, SNRIs, tricyclic antidepressants, MAOIs, etc.) — risk of Serotonin Syndrome
TESOFENSINE: 500MCG — DOSING
Tesofensine has a very long half-life; one pill per day is sufficient.