If you injected more, less, or sooner than your prescription says, here is what to do.
First: do not take another injection
Do not inject again to "make up" or "balance out" a mistake, and do not skip ahead or double up on your own. One wrong dose is almost always manageable; a second correction on top of it is much harder to unwind. Wait for guidance before your next injection.
Tell us exactly what happened
Message us with:
What you actually took, and what your prescription says
When you took it (which day or days)
Any symptoms you are feeling
A wrong dose is reviewed by Belle's medical team, and a clinician will follow up with you directly on what to do next, including when to take your next injection. If it helps to talk it through, they can set up a phone call.
What you might feel if you took too much
Taking more than prescribed most often means stronger versions of the usual side effects for a few days: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach discomfort. Sip fluids steadily, eat small and bland, and rest. Our medical team can help you manage these symptoms, so mention them when you message us.
When to seek care right away
Do not wait for a message back. Contact your local urgent care or emergency room now if you have severe or repeated vomiting, cannot keep fluids down, severe stomach pain, fainting or feeling like you will faint, confusion, shakiness or a racing heart, or any symptom that feels alarming. Then let us know, so your provider can follow up.
If you took too little, or are not sure what you drew
Do not re-inject to top it off. Message us with what you drew and the numbers printed on your vial label, and we will confirm with your provider what to do before your next dose. Mixing up units and milligrams is the most common cause of a wrong dose; see "Dose vs. concentration: why your vial says a bigger number".