GLP-1 compounded weight management therapy with Semaglutide

Active Ingredients: Semaglutide, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

Important Safety Information for Semaglutide

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Warnings:

• Watch for signs of a thyroid tumor and call your doctor at once if you notice the following signs: lump or swelling in your neck, shortness of breath, trouble swallowing, or hoarse voice.
• If you have multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (tumors in glands), or a history or family history of medullary thyroid cancer, you should not use Semaglutide.

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Before taking this medication:

You should not use semaglutide if you are allergic to it, or:

• You have a family or personal history of medullary thyroid cancer
• You have multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (tumors in glands)
• Diabetic ketoacidosis

Let your doctor know if you have ever had:

• Pancreatitis
• Stomach or intestinal disorders
• Kidney disease
• Diabetic eye problems (retinopathy)

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In animal studies, semaglutide was shown to cause thyroid cancers or thyroid tumors. It is not clear whether these effects can occur in people as well. Talk to your doctor about your risk for these diseases.

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Both men and women should stop using semaglutide at least 2 months before they plan on becoming pregnant or making someone pregnant. Your doctor may have safer options for you to use during this time period, pregnancy, and breastfeeding.

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It is unknown if it is safe to use injectable semaglutide while you are pregnant or breastfeeding, so it should be avoided.

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You should not breastfeed while you are using oral semaglutide medications like tablets or lozenges.

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Semaglutide should not be used in anyone under 18 years of age.

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Drug Interactions:

• Since semaglutide can slow your digestion, it may change how long it takes for your body to absorb other medications that you take by mouth. This may cause them to work differently for you.
• Your doctor will need to know about any other medications meant for diabetes that you take including: Insulin, Byetta, Dulaglutide, Exenatide, Liraglutide, Trulicity, Victoza, and more.
• It may be possible that other drugs, over-the-counter medications, or supplements interact with semaglutide. Be sure to tell your doctor about all other medications and supplements that you use before starting on this treatment.

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Side Effects:

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to semaglutide:

• Hives, itching, dizziness, fast heartbeat, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

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More serious side effects of semaglutide include:

(Call your doctor at once if these occur)

• Mood changes
• Thoughts of harming yourself
• Changes in your vision
• Fluttering in your chest or a pounding heartbeat
• Feeling lightheaded or like you might pass out
• Thyroid tumor signs: Lump or swelling in your neck, shortness of breath, a hoarse voice, difficulty swallowing
• Signs of gallbladder problems: Clay-colored stool, fever, upper stomach pain, jaundice (yellowing of the eyes or skin)
• Signs of low blood sugar: Weakness, sweating, confusion, headache, hunger, irritability, fast heartrate, dizziness, jittery feeling.
• Signs of kidney problems: Swelling, tiredness, shortness of breath, urinating less.
• Symptoms of a severe stomach flu: Vomiting, stomach cramps, loss of appetite, diarrhea that may be watery or bloody.

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Common semaglutide side effects may include:

• People with diabetes experiencing low blood sugar levels
• Bloating, burping, heartburn, gas, upset stomach
• Loss of appetite, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Symptoms of a stomach flu
• Headache
• Dizziness, tiredness
• Pain or tenderness at the injection site (for injectable dosage forms)

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This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.