This page explains the most important risks of the treatments offered through ALT TheoryRx. 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.
Weight Management
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.
Wellness
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.
Compounded medications
Compounded medication. Prescription required. Compounded medications are prepared by a state-licensed pharmacy for an individual patient under a prescription from a licensed provider. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and are not commercially manufactured products. The FDA does not review compounded medications for safety, effectiveness or quality, and they are not equivalent to any FDA-approved brand-name product. ALT TheoryRx is a telehealth platform. It is not a pharmacy and does not compound or manufacture medications.
Who should not use ALT TheoryRx
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@alttheoryrx.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 Wasef Health, PC determines they are appropriate. Compounded medications are prepared and dispensed by a state-licensed partner pharmacy. ALT TheoryRx is a telehealth platform. It is not a pharmacy and does not compound or manufacture medications.