Important safety information

This page explains the most important risks of the treatments offered through Elevate Optimal. It's general information, not medical advice, and does not replace your medication label or your provider's instructions. In an emergency, call 911.

Every prescription and over-the-counter medicine and supplement you take, any allergies, recent or planned surgery, whether you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, and your full personal and family medical history.

Compounded medication. Prepared and dispensed by VSDH, a state-licensed compounding pharmacy, under an individual prescription from a licensed provider. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved, and the FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality. They are not generic versions of, and are not equivalent or interchangeable with, any FDA-approved brand-name product. Do not use if you or a family member has had medullary thyroid cancer or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 2 (MEN2); medicines in this class caused thyroid tumors in animal studies. Possible serious risks: pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, low blood sugar (higher with insulin or sulfonylureas), kidney problems from dehydration, changes in vision for people with diabetic eye disease, and allergic reactions. Not for use in pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if you are trying to conceive. Tell any surgeon or anaesthetist you use this medicine. Common side effects: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain and tiredness. Get emergency help for severe stomach pain that won't go away, signs of an allergic reaction, or a lump or swelling in your neck.

Never take with nitrate medicines for chest pain or a heart condition, or with "poppers". This can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure. Tell your provider about heart problems, stroke, low or high blood pressure, liver or kidney problems, or blood-pressure and prostate medicines (alpha-blockers). Get emergency help for chest pain, an erection lasting more than 4 hours, or sudden loss of vision or hearing. Common side effects: headache, flushing, indigestion, stuffy nose, back pain and muscle aches.

Not for use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive. Commonly causes redness, peeling, dryness, burning and stinging, especially in the first weeks. It makes skin more sensitive to the sun: use sunscreen daily, cover up, and avoid tanning beds. Don't apply to broken, sunburned or eczema-affected skin, and avoid the eyes, mouth and nostrils.

Nausea Support (FDA-approved generic tablet, for Optimal Weight patients only): may cause headache, constipation or tiredness; rarely, heart-rhythm changes. Tell your provider about heart-rhythm problems or medicines that affect heart rhythm.

Anyone under 18, outside a state we serve, needing emergency or in-person care, or unable to give accurate medical information.

Contact your care team at support@elevateoptimal.com or +1 (979) 709-7212. You can also report to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or fda.gov/medwatch.

Prescriptions are issued only if a licensed provider from LocumTele determines they are appropriate. Compounded medications are prepared and dispensed by VSDH, a state-licensed compounding pharmacy. Elevate Optimal is a telehealth platform. It is not a pharmacy and does not compound or manufacture medications.