Safety
Important Safety Information
Every program on this site is prescription-only. A licensed provider reviews your medical history during an online visit and decides whether a treatment is appropriate for you. Awesentials provides no medical services.
Before you start
- Tell your provider about every medication, supplement, allergy and medical condition, including pregnancy, plans to become pregnant, and breastfeeding.
- Programs are for adults 18 and over.
- Never share prescription medication or needles.
Compounded medications
This is a compounded medication prepared by a licensed US pharmacy for an individual patient on a provider's prescription. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and have not been reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness or quality. Your provider can discuss FDA-approved alternatives where they exist.
GLP-1 programs: semaglutide, tirzepatide and microdose
Do not use if you or a family member have had medullary thyroid cancer, or if you have multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN 2). In animal studies these medications caused thyroid C-cell tumors; it is not known whether they do in people. The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and stomach pain. Serious risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, kidney problems from dehydration, low blood sugar when combined with some diabetes medications, and allergic reactions. Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your provider about every medication you take and any history of pancreatitis, gallbladder, kidney or eye problems. Tirzepatide can make birth control pills less effective; ask your provider about a backup method.
Severe stomach pain that does not go away (with or without vomiting), a lump or swelling in the neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or signs of an allergic reaction need medical care right away. Dosing errors with compounded GLP-1 medications have been reported; measure each dose exactly as the pharmacy label and your provider direct, and ask before changing a dose.
NAD+ injection
Injection-site discomfort, flushing, nausea, headache and lightheadedness have been reported. Tell your provider about every medication and supplement you take and any medical conditions. Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Sermorelin injection
Injection-site pain, redness or swelling are the most commonly reported effects; flushing, headache and dizziness are reported less often. Tell your provider about any pituitary or thyroid condition, any history of cancer, and every medication you take. Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Glutathione injection
Injection-site discomfort, redness or bruising have been reported, and allergic reactions are possible. Tell your provider about asthma, allergies, every medication you take and any medical conditions. Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Peptide programs: GLOW, KLOW, MOTS-c and BPC-157
Peptides in this program are compounded by a licensed US pharmacy for an individual patient. They are not FDA-approved, most research on them comes from lab and animal studies, and evidence in people is limited. No result is promised. Injection-site redness, itching, swelling or bruising are the most commonly reported effects; headache, nausea, flushing and tiredness are reported less often. Allergic reactions are possible. Long-term safety in people has not been established. Tell your provider about every medication and supplement you take, any history of cancer, and any medical condition. Do not use with a copper allergy or Wilson's disease.
Do not use GLOW or KLOW with a copper allergy or Wilson's disease. Do not use any peptide program if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive, or if you have active cancer or a history of cancer. If you take insulin or medication that lowers blood sugar, tell your provider before MOTS-c. BPC-157, TB-500 (thymosin beta-4 fragments) and MOTS-c are on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List. If you compete in a tested sport, check your sport's anti-doping rules and talk to your provider before starting.
Injections at home
Follow the pharmacy's instructions, use a new needle each time, and dispose of sharps in an approved container. See our injection basics guide.
Emergencies
If you have a severe reaction, trouble breathing, chest pain, or swelling of the face or throat, call 911. For non-urgent questions, message your provider in the patient portal.