Important safety information
Read this information before starting any treatment, and talk to your provider about your full medical history and all medications you take. If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 911.
About compounded medications
Compounded drugs are not approved or evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness or quality. Prescription required; eligibility determined by a licensed provider. Prices shown are for medication only, if prescribed. Not available in all states. Important safety information.
Weight loss: safety information
This is not a complete list of risks. Talk to your provider about your full medical history before starting treatment. Call 911 for a medical emergency.
Do not use GLP-1 medications if you
- Have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
- Have had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide, tirzepatide or any ingredient in the medication.
- Are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
Serious risks
- Possible thyroid C-cell tumors. In animal studies, these medications caused thyroid tumors. Tell your provider about a lump or swelling in your neck, trouble swallowing, hoarseness or shortness of breath.
- Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). Stop and get help for severe stomach pain that will not go away, with or without vomiting.
- Gallbladder problems, low blood sugar (especially with insulin or sulfonylureas), kidney problems from dehydration, serious allergic reactions, changes in vision for people with diabetes, and mood changes or thoughts of self-harm.
- Tirzepatide may make birth control pills less effective. Talk to your provider about other options.
Common side effects
- Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain, indigestion, decreased appetite and injection-site reactions.
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Testosterone: safety information
This is not a complete list of risks. Talk to your provider about your full medical history before starting treatment. Call 911 for a medical emergency.
Testosterone is not right for everyone
- Do not use testosterone if you have or may have breast or prostate cancer.
- Testosterone is not for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant; it can harm an unborn baby. Keep topical products away from women and children.
Serious risks
- Increased red blood cell count, which can raise the risk of blood clots. Your provider monitors this with labs.
- Increased blood pressure, which may raise the risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Worsening of an enlarged prostate (BPH) symptoms, and possible increased risk of prostate cancer. Your provider may monitor PSA.
- Reduced sperm production and fertility, worsening sleep apnea, fluid retention, and changes in cholesterol.
- Abuse of testosterone can cause serious heart and mental health problems.
Common side effects
- Acne, injection-site or skin reactions, breast tenderness or enlargement, mood changes and increased hematocrit.
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Longevity & peptides: safety information
This is not a complete list of risks. Talk to your provider about your full medical history before starting treatment. Call 911 for a medical emergency.
Before you start
- Tell your provider about all medical conditions, including any history of cancer, and all medications and supplements you take.
- Do not use these treatments if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless your provider says otherwise.
- Research on these compounds in people is limited, and long-term effects are not well understood.
Possible side effects
- NAD+: injection-site pain or redness, flushing, nausea, headache, stomach discomfort or fatigue.
- Sermorelin: injection-site reactions, flushing, headache, dizziness, nausea or trouble sleeping. Sermorelin may not be appropriate if you have an active cancer or certain pituitary conditions.
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Hair: safety information
This is not a complete list of risks. Talk to your provider about your full medical history before starting treatment. Call 911 for a medical emergency.
Finasteride
- Not for use by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. Women should not handle crushed or broken tablets or topical finasteride, as it can harm a male fetus.
- May cause sexual side effects, such as decreased sex drive, erection problems or ejaculation problems, which in rare cases may continue after stopping.
- May cause mood changes, including depression and, rarely, thoughts of self-harm. Tell your provider right away about any mood changes.
- Can lower PSA test results. Tell any provider ordering a PSA test that you take finasteride.
Minoxidil
- Topical minoxidil may cause scalp irritation, itching, dryness or unwanted facial hair growth.
- Oral minoxidil may cause dizziness, fast heartbeat, swelling of the hands or feet, or unwanted hair growth. Tell your provider about any heart conditions or blood pressure medication.
- Temporary shedding can occur in the first weeks of treatment.
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Hormone optimization: safety information
This is not a complete list of risks. Talk to your provider about your full medical history before starting treatment. Call 911 for a medical emergency.
Estrogen and progestin therapy
- Using estrogen alone may increase the risk of endometrial (uterine) cancer in women with a uterus. Adding a progestin lowers this risk. Report any unusual vaginal bleeding right away.
- Estrogen with or without progestin may increase the risk of stroke, blood clots, heart attack, breast cancer and dementia. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time needed.
- Do not use if you have had breast cancer, blood clots, stroke, liver disease, unexplained vaginal bleeding or are pregnant.
Testosterone
- Testosterone can increase red blood cell count and blood pressure and may affect fertility. See the testosterone safety information for more.
Common side effects
- Breast tenderness, bloating, headache, nausea, spotting, mood changes and skin reactions at the application site.
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