Overview
This page explains the most important risks of the treatments offered through Corvelle Health. It's general information, not medical advice, and does not replace your medication label or your provider's instructions. In an emergency, call 911.
Before you start, tell your provider about
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 Tirzepatide + Glycine Injectable / Compounded Semaglutide + B12 Injectable (Weekly injection, Compounded)
Compounded medication. Prepared and dispensed by VSDH, a state-licensed compounding pharmacy, under an individual prescription from a licensed provider. Corvelle Health is a telehealth platform. It is not a pharmacy and does not compound or manufacture medications. 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. Prescription required.
Do not use if you or a family member have had medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2), or if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your provider if you have had pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, kidney problems or diabetic eye disease, or take insulin or a sulfonylurea (risk of low blood sugar). Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain and decreased appetite. Seek care right away for severe stomach pain, a lump or swelling in the neck, trouble swallowing, or signs of an allergic reaction.
Key risks: Pancreatitis (rare); Gallbladder problems (rare); Low blood sugar, especially with other diabetes medicines; Dehydration from stomach side effects.
Who should not use it: Anyone under 18; People who are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive; Anyone with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN2; People with a history of pancreatitis, type 1 diabetes or an active eating disorder.
Common side effects: Nausea; Vomiting; Diarrhea or constipation; Stomach pain; Lower appetite.
When to seek care: Severe stomach pain that does not go away; A lump or swelling in the neck, or trouble swallowing; Signs of an allergic reaction; Signs of dehydration.
Interactions: Insulin or sulfonylureas (risk of low blood sugar); Other weight medicines; Oral medicines whose absorption depends on stomach emptying.
Compounded Tirzepatide Tablets (ODT) / Compounded Semaglutide Tablets (ODT) (Orally disintegrating tablet, Compounded)
Compounded medication. Prepared and dispensed by VSDH, a state-licensed compounding pharmacy, under an individual prescription from a licensed provider. Corvelle Health is a telehealth platform. It is not a pharmacy and does not compound or manufacture medications. 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. Prescription required.
Do not use if you or a family member have had medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2), or if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your provider if you have had pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, kidney problems or diabetic eye disease, or take insulin or a sulfonylurea (risk of low blood sugar). Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain and decreased appetite. Seek care right away for severe stomach pain, a lump or swelling in the neck, trouble swallowing, or signs of an allergic reaction.
Key risks: Pancreatitis (rare); Gallbladder problems (rare); Low blood sugar, especially with other diabetes medicines.
Who should not use it: Anyone under 18; People who are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive; Anyone with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN2.
Common side effects: Nausea; Vomiting; Diarrhea or constipation; Stomach pain.
When to seek care: Severe stomach pain; A lump or swelling in the neck; Signs of an allergic reaction.
Interactions: Insulin or sulfonylureas; Other weight medicines.
Compounded Sermorelin Injectable (Injection, Compounded)
Compounded medication. Prepared and dispensed by VSDH, a state-licensed compounding pharmacy, under an individual prescription from a licensed provider. Corvelle Health is a telehealth platform. It is not a pharmacy and does not compound or manufacture medications. 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. Prescription required.
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have an active cancer. Tell your provider about thyroid conditions and all current medications. Common side effects include injection-site reactions, headache, flushing and dizziness.
Key risks: Injection-site reactions.
Who should not use it: People who are pregnant or breastfeeding; Anyone with an active cancer.
Common side effects: Injection-site reactions; Headache; Flushing; Dizziness.
When to seek care: Signs of an allergic reaction.
Interactions: Tell your provider about thyroid conditions and all current medications.
Who should not use Corvelle Health
Anyone under 18, outside a state we serve, needing emergency or in-person care, or unable to give accurate medical information.
Report a side effect
Contact your care team at support@corvellehealth.com. 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. Corvelle Health is a telehealth platform. It is not a pharmacy and does not compound or manufacture medications.