Safe means named, licensed and on record.
We use the word safe only for what we control: the prescriber, the pharmacy and the record of what you receive. Here is each one, plus the safety information every patient should read.
A licensed prescriber
Every prescription comes from a licensed physician or nurse practitioner who reviewed your health history first. You will know their name.
A licensed pharmacy
Medication, if prescribed, is prepared by Rush Pharmacy, a licensed pharmacy, and shipped to your home.
A record of what you receive
You will know who prescribed your medication, who filled it and exactly what you received.
Independent clinical decisions
Clinical decisions stay with licensed clinicians, separate from any commercial decision. Nobody at Vida Suya can overrule them.
About compounded medication
Compounded medications offered through Vida Suya are prepared by Rush Pharmacy, a licensed pharmacy. They have not been approved, evaluated or reviewed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for safety, effectiveness or quality. They are not generic versions of, and are not the same as, any FDA-approved drug product. Vida Suya is a telehealth platform and is not the compounder or manufacturer of any medication. Compounded drugs are appropriate only when a patient's medical needs cannot be met by an FDA-approved drug. Available only by prescription following an individualized evaluation by a licensed prescriber.
What every patient should know
GLP-1 medications are prescription medications and are not right for everyone. Your clinician will review your health history and explain the risks that apply to you. This information does not replace that conversation.
Do not use GLP-1 medication if you
- Have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). In studies in rodents, medications in this class caused thyroid C-cell tumors. It is not known whether they cause these tumors in people.
- Have had a serious allergic reaction to a GLP-1 medication or any of its ingredients.
- Are pregnant. Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Common side effects
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, indigestion, headache and tiredness. These often ease over the first weeks. If they do not, tell your clinician.
Serious side effects
- Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). Severe stomach pain that does not go away, with or without vomiting.
- Gallbladder problems, including gallstones. Pain in the upper stomach, fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes.
- Low blood sugar, especially if you also take insulin or a sulfonylurea.
- Kidney problems, which can be made worse by dehydration from vomiting or diarrhea.
- Serious allergic reactions. Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, trouble breathing, severe rash.
- Changes in vision in people with diabetes, and increased heart rate.
- Depression or thoughts of self-harm. Tell your clinician about any new or worsening mood changes.
If you have severe stomach pain, signs of an allergic reaction or other serious symptoms, seek medical care right away. In an emergency, call 911.
Safety information is being reviewed by the clinical team and counsel and may be updated.
What Vida Suya never does
- Nothing sold “for research” and nothing without a licensed prescriber
- No claims that compounded medication is FDA-approved, generic or the same as a brand-name drug
- No promised results, pounds, percentages or timelines
- No countdowns, limited supply or expiring discounts
- No upsells or add-ons next to a prescription