Quick answer: This is a list of questions, not advice and not results. It is meant to be printed and taken to a licensed clinician. It applies to sermorelin, ipamorelin, tesamorelin, CJC-1295 or any similar product, and it assumes that a licensed physician decides whether any prescription is appropriate. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved.
Where it comes from
- Is this product an approved drug, a compounded preparation, or something else? Ask for the answer in those words.
- Which pharmacy prepares it, and is it licensed in my state?
- If the label or paperwork says "research use only," why is it being offered to me?
What is known about it
- What does the FDA say about this specific substance, and on what date was that statement made?
- What human studies exist, who was in them, and how long did they last?
- Do those studies measure what I am hoping for, or something different?
Safety and monitoring
- Which side effects are listed in FDA documents or an approved label, and which are only reported by sellers?
- Which tests or check-ins will you use before and during use, and how often?
- What would make us stop, and who do I contact if something goes wrong?
Practical matters
- What is the full price in writing, including shipping and any renewals, and how do I cancel?
Before you go
Write down every medicine and supplement you take, any condition you have, and whether you compete in tested sport. Several of these substances appear on anti-doping prohibited lists.
Not medical advice. See the medical disclaimer.