Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Peptides
Print this page and bring it to your visit. Check each box as you get an answer.
Is it approved?
- ☐ Is this peptide FDA approved for my problem?
- ☐ If not, what proof is there that it works in people?
Where does it come from?
- ☐ Is it the brand medicine, or mixed by a pharmacy (compounded)?
- ☐ Is the pharmacy state-licensed?
- ☐ Is it sold "for research only"? (The FDA says those are not for people.)
Is it safe for me?
- ☐ What side effects should I watch for?
- ☐ Does it mix badly with my other medicines?
- ☐ Is it safe if I am pregnant, plan to be, or have a thyroid or heart problem?
The plan
- ☐ How will we know if it is working?
- ☐ What checkups or blood tests do I need?
- ☐ What should I do if I have a bad reaction? (You can also report it to FDA MedWatch.)
Cost and options
- ☐ What does it cost, and does insurance pay?
- ☐ Is there an approved option that may work instead?
Check any peptide's status with our Peptide FDA Status Checker. Sources: FDA: Compounding Q&A, FDA MedWatch.