Medication & Dosing
How to inject, store your medication, understand your dosing schedule, and handle side effects.
23 articles
- How to Remove the Metal Center Cap on Your Olympia VialIf your medication ships from Olympia Pharmacy, your vial arrives with a small metal center cap covering the rubber stopper. Here's how to remove it before your first injection.
- How do I convert units to milligrams for my dose?Quick-reference conversion charts for semaglutide and tirzepatide — find the exact syringe units for your prescribed milligram dose based on your vial concentration.
- What should I do if I'm experiencing side effects or adverse reactions to my medication?Steps to take if you're having side effects or adverse reactions on a GLP-1, including emergency guidance, dose adjustments, pause, switch, or cancel options.
- Can I get compounded GLP-1 without B vitamins or other additives?Belle offers additive-free compounded GLP-1 medications in all 50 states for patients with an allergy or sensitivity to B vitamins.
- What if I run out of syringes?Your shipment includes syringes for your prescribed dosing schedule. If you need additional syringes or needles, here's where to find the right ones.
- How do I use the Dosage Calculator?Use Belle's online dosage calculator to find exactly how many syringe units to draw for your prescribed dose based on your medication and vial concentration.
- Why does my medication look different or require different syringeWhy your new vial may look different, require a different syringe, or have a different concentration and what to do about it.
- What should I know about compounded GLP-1s with B6 and B12?Belle's compounded GLP-1 formulations with B6 (tirzepatide) and B12 (semaglutide) are being phased out. If your vial includes one of these vitamins, here's what to know and how to read…
- How does dosing and dose increases work for GLP-1s?Understand Belle's gradual dose-increase schedule for semaglutide and tirzepatide, why starting low matters, and what each phase looks like.
- How do I find, adjust, or maintain my current dose?Check your current dose in the Patient Portal, learn how to request a change, and understand when maintenance dosing is right for you.
- How do I select a dose increase or maintenance package?Compare Belle's dose increase and maintenance package options for semaglutide and tirzepatide, including pricing and what's included.
- How do I store and handle my GLP-1 medication?Refrigeration requirements, room temperature limits, expiration dates, and how to protect your medication during travel or power outages.
- Where and how do I inject my GLP-1 medication?Step-by-step injection guide including recommended body sites, rotation tips, preparation steps, and what to do after your injection.
- What if I miss my scheduled injection day?What to do if you miss your GLP-1 injection — the 4-day rule, how to get back on schedule, and when to contact your doctor.
- How can I manage common GLP-1 side effects?Practical tips for managing nausea, constipation, fatigue, and other common GLP-1 side effects, plus when to contact your doctor.
- Who should not use a GLP-1 medication?Medical conditions and situations that may prevent GLP-1 use, including thyroid cancer history, pregnancy, and specific contraindications.
- What drug interactions should I know about on a GLP-1?Medications that may interact with your GLP-1 treatment, including insulin, blood thinners, and oral contraceptives.
- What should I know about alcohol while on a GLP-1?How alcohol affects your body while on GLP-1 medication — increased sensitivity, blood sugar impacts, and guidelines for safe use.
- How do I order Zofran for nausea relief?How to request Zofran (ondansetron) through Belle for GLP-1 related nausea, including pricing, dosing, and how to add it to your plan.
- How do I maintain my results after my last GLP-1 shot?Strategies to maintain your weight loss after completing GLP-1 treatment — nutrition, exercise, habits, and when to consider restarting.
- Can I Split My Weekly Injection Into Smaller Doses? (Dose Splitting)Splitting your weekly GLP-1 dose into two smaller injections is a safe, common way to ease nausea and GI side effects. Learn how to do it and what stays the…
- How does Belle handle increasing dosing, shipment mismatches, and displayed information discrepancies?Increasing Dose Schedules and Plan Changes
- Storage Guidelines and Stability Durations for Tirzepatide and SemaglutideProper storage of GLP-1s is essential to maintain its effectiveness and safety. Below are the general guidelines and stability durations for storing them under different conditions.