Effective Date: August 30, 2026
This page is a general safety summary. It is not a substitute for the full prescribing information, the advice of your Provider, or the counseling you receive from the pharmacy. Read the medication guide that accompanies your prescription. Telehealth is not for emergencies — if you think you are having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Leader Health is for non-urgent care. Do not use the Platform for emergencies, severe symptoms, thoughts of self-harm, chest pain, difficulty breathing, signs of stroke, severe allergic reaction, or any life-threatening condition. Call 911.
Some therapies are not appropriate for everyone. Depending on the therapy, you should not start — and must tell your Provider — if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding; if you have a personal or family history of certain cancers (including, for some therapies, medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2); if you have significant heart, liver, kidney, or psychiatric disease; a history of pancreatitis or gallbladder disease; an eating disorder; or if you take medications that may interact. Your Provider determines whether a therapy is medically appropriate for you based on your history and labs.
Some products offered through the Platform are compounded medications prepared by a licensed compounding pharmacy for an individual patient. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved, and the FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness, or quality before they are marketed. Compounded medications are permitted for specific patient needs when clinically appropriate. Your Provider and pharmacist will discuss whether a compounded option is appropriate for you.
The therapies below carry distinct risks. This is a summary only; your Provider will review the risks that apply to you.
GLP-1 / weight-management therapies (e.g., semaglutide, tirzepatide). Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain. Serious risks may include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, kidney injury from dehydration, low blood sugar (especially with insulin or sulfonylureas), and, in animal studies, thyroid C-cell tumors — do not use if you or a family member has had medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2. Seek care for severe or persistent abdominal pain, signs of an allergic reaction, or a neck mass.
Hormone therapies (including testosterone / TRT and other hormone therapies). Risks may include changes in blood counts (elevated hematocrit), blood clots, cardiovascular effects, mood changes, acne, fluid retention, effects on fertility, and — for some hormone therapies — effects on the prostate or breast tissue. Ongoing lab monitoring is required. Testosterone is a controlled substance and is subject to the additional rules below.
Sexual-health medications. Risks may include headache, flushing, low blood pressure, vision or hearing changes, and priapism (a prolonged, painful erection lasting more than 4 hours — seek emergency care). Do not combine with nitrates. Tell your Provider about heart disease and all medications.
Peptides and other therapies. Evidence and regulatory status vary by product; some are not FDA-approved. Risks may include injection-site reactions, changes in blood sugar, water retention, and other effects your Provider will review. Do not use any therapy for performance-enhancement or in a manner inconsistent with your Provider's instructions.
Certain medications are controlled substances. They are prescribed only when clinically appropriate, are subject to state and federal telemedicine-prescribing rules, and may require identity verification and additional monitoring. Do not share, sell, transfer, or divert any prescribed medication. Misuse can cause serious harm and is unlawful.
Tell your Provider about all prescription and over-the-counter medications, supplements, and herbal products you take, and about all of your medical conditions and allergies. Do not start, stop, or change how you take any medication without talking to your Provider.
Any medication can cause side effects, including serious or, rarely, life-threatening reactions. Stop the medication and seek emergency care for signs of a severe allergic reaction (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat; trouble breathing; hives), severe or persistent abdominal pain, fainting, chest pain, or any symptom that feels severe or rapidly worsening. Report side effects to your care team through the Platform. You may also report side effects of an FDA-regulated product to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Individual results vary. No specific outcome is promised. Therapy works best alongside appropriate diet, activity, monitoring, and follow-up as directed by your Provider.
Store medications as directed on the label and by the pharmacy (some require refrigeration). Keep all medications out of the reach of children and pets. Do not use a medication after its expiration date. Dispose of unused medication safely.
Contact your care team at care@myleaderhealth.com. For questions about a specific prescription, your pharmacy's counseling line is the best resource.