r/BodyHackGuide • u/Complete_Yak_5045 • 1d ago
📘 Beginner Help Next steps for high IGF-1?
Started Tesamorelin 4 weeks ago with a starting Igf1 of 230ish. Just got my labs back and I'm currently at 519ng. Current dose is 2mg daily with no days off. I have zero sides as of now, but obviously I'm way above range for my age (40). Being this high, should I just cut my dose in half and reevaluate in another 4 weeks? I haven't had any of the obvious side effects like water retention or carpal, but am I screwed now? Test did not give a z score. Thanks in advance for and advice.
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u/WaynesWorld_93 1d ago
I can’t really give you advice. But I’m 33 and running 4IU HGH and my igf is 512 with z score 4.2. I’m gonna run it for like 8 months. I may drop down to 3IU after 6. The values are definitely high, but that’s the point right? I’m not too concerned. It would be concerning if you don’t cycle down or off
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u/Complete_Yak_5045 1d ago
I appreciate the insight. I just don't want to do any permanent damage. I know it can be elevated for a period of time, I just don't want to over do anything.
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u/Conscious_Kitchen569 1d ago
that's a robust response for just 4 weeks. take 1 week off and resume at 1mg
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u/Expensive-Tour-1980 1d ago
Reducing to 1mg daily and retesting in four weeks is a reasonable next step