Melanotan II
ResearchMelanotan II
- Category
- Aesthetic & Beauty
- Aliases
- MT-2, MT-II
- Administration
- Subcutaneous injection (unregulated, self-administered)
Documented side effects
Tier 1 · Peer-reviewed / regulatoryNausea (common, especially early doses)
Nausea is frequently reported, particularly during the initial loading phase.
Flushing
A temporary warm, reddened sensation in the skin, typically resolving on its own.
Spontaneous erections
An unintended physiological response linked to this compound's broad activation of melanocortin receptors.
Darkening of existing moles
Increased melanin production can deepen the color of pre-existing moles, which should be monitored.
Appetite suppression
Reduced hunger, which can be an intended effect in some contexts but an unwanted one in others.