General Medication Risks
All medications carry potential risks and side effects. Before starting any treatment, your healthcare Provider will review your medical information to determine whether the treatment is appropriate for you. You should carefully review any medication guides, instructions, or information sheets provided with your medication.
Common risks associated with prescription medications include, but are not limited to: allergic reactions, gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation), headache, dizziness, injection site reactions (pain, redness, swelling), and interactions with other medications or supplements.
Injectable Medications
If your treatment involves self-administered injections, additional risks include: bruising, pain, or swelling at the injection site; infection if proper injection technique or sterile practices are not followed; and accidental needle-stick injuries. You will receive instructions on proper injection technique, storage, and sharps disposal. It is your responsibility to follow these instructions carefully.
GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Medications
(e.g., semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide, retatrutide, cagrilintide)
These medications carry specific risks including but not limited to:
- Gastrointestinal effects (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation) — most common, especially during dose escalation
- Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) — seek immediate medical attention for severe abdominal pain
- Gallbladder problems including gallstones
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), particularly in patients taking other diabetes medications
- Kidney problems, including worsening of chronic kidney disease
- Thyroid tumors — GLP-1 receptor agonists carry a boxed warning regarding thyroid C-cell tumors observed in animal studies. Patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) should not use these medications
- Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis
- Changes in vision in patients with type 2 diabetes
Compounded Medications
Some medications available through our platform are compounded preparations — custom-prepared by licensed pharmacies. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved products and are not evaluated by the FDA for safety or efficacy, though they are prepared in accordance with applicable pharmacy compounding regulations and standards (including USP 795/797/800 as applicable). You acknowledge that compounded medications may carry different risks than commercially manufactured products.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
(testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid hormones, DHEA, pregnenolone)
Hormone therapy carries specific risks that vary by hormone type, dose, route of administration, and individual patient factors. These may include cardiovascular events, blood clots, liver effects, mood changes, and other hormone-specific risks. Your Provider will evaluate your individual risk profile before prescribing.
Peptide Therapy
(e.g., BPC-157, sermorelin, GHK-Cu, and other peptides)
Peptide therapies are compounded preparations and are not FDA-approved for the conditions for which they may be prescribed. Risks may include injection site reactions, headache, flushing, dizziness, and other effects specific to the particular peptide. Your Provider will discuss the specific risks and benefits of any peptide therapy before prescribing.
Sexual Health Medications
(e.g., sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil, PT-141, oxytocin)
These medications carry risks including but not limited to: headache, flushing, dizziness, visual disturbances, sudden hearing loss, priapism (prolonged erection requiring emergency medical attention), and dangerous interactions with nitrate medications. Do not use these medications if you take nitrates for chest pain or heart problems.
Your Responsibilities
- Report any side effects or adverse reactions to your Provider promptly
- Seek emergency medical care (call 911) for severe reactions, difficulty breathing, chest pain, or other urgent symptoms
- Do not adjust your dose without consulting your Provider
- Do not share your medication with anyone else
- Store medications according to label instructions
- Dispose of needles and sharps properly
- Use medications within their stated expiration or Beyond-Use Date (BUD)
Important: This page provides general information and does not replace the individualized medical advice of your Provider. If you have questions about the risks of a specific treatment, contact your Provider or our support team.
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