Tesmorlin---new med in trail for lypodstrophy----have you heard about it?...where can I keep track of this and when the med is approved by the FDA? I am so discusted by the way my abdomen looks and feels!!!! It has gottem to the pont where at times I am short of breath. My HIV specialist has gone over my meds and they are not the culprit. I am afraid to eat thinking that if I gain weight it will all go my abdomen! HELP!!!!!!! Is the above med approved in any coutry? I am willing to travel if needed that is how despirate I am for some type of treatment of this condition. Thank you,

I have been involved with studies of growth hormone releasing factor so I am familiar with the product and results of studies to date. The drug is not approved for use in HIV+ patients in the US. It has to be injected, is likely to be very expensive, and the effects wane when stopped. The initial results are promising showing modest decreases in intra-abdominal fat with acceptable side effect profile. I am aware of any country where the drug is approved for use in HIV patients and/or where insurance would pay for it for use for treatment of lipodystrophy. If any reader knows of a country where it is available please post! KH