Tesamorelin is made with growth hormone-releasing factor (GRF).Tesamorelin is used to reduce excess fat around the stomach that is caused by taking certain HIV medications. This condition is also called lipodystrophy (LYE-poe-DIS-troe-fee).Tesamorelin is not a weight-loss medication and should not be used to treat obesity. Tesamorelin is the only FDA drug approved for the intended reduction of abdominal fat deposits …