GLP-1 questions,
answered.

Eligibility depends on your BMI, medical history, current medications, and clinician review. GLP-1 treatment is commonly considered for adults with obesity or adults with excess weight plus a weight-related health factor, but the final decision belongs to the prescribing clinician.

Do not use semaglutide if you or a family member has a history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN2. It may also be inappropriate if you have a history of pancreatitis, severe gastrointestinal disease, active gallbladder disease, type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or a prior serious reaction to GLP-1 medication.

The most common side effects are gastrointestinal: nausea, constipation, diarrhea, reflux, indigestion, reduced appetite, fatigue, headache, and injection-site irritation. Side effects are often most noticeable during the first weeks and dose increases.

Semaglutide is typically taken as a small subcutaneous injection once weekly. Your clinician sets the dose and titration schedule, and the medication includes instructions for storage and use.

Yes. Compounded semaglutide is generally shipped cold and should be refrigerated after arrival. Follow the storage instructions provided with your medication and message your care team if a shipment arrives warm or damaged.

Semaglutide is used in certain commercially available medications. Compounded semaglutide is prepared by licensed pharmacies when prescribed, but the compounded preparation itself is not approved by the FDA or evaluated by the FDA for safety, efficacy, or quality.

Many patients notice appetite and fullness changes in the first few weeks. Weight loss usually builds gradually over months as the dose is titrated and paired with nutrition and movement habits. Individual results vary.

If the clinician determines treatment is not appropriate, no GLP-1 prescription is issued. Your clinician may recommend a different path or in-person care depending on the safety concern.

Yes. Medication ships in plain packaging. GLP-1 shipments may include cold-chain materials inside the package, but the outside is designed to be discreet.

Maro is a cash-pay program and does not bill insurance. HSA or FSA eligibility may depend on your plan, so save your receipt and check with your administrator.

Yes. Once you are approved and on treatment, you can message your care team about dose questions, refills, pauses, or cancellation before future shipments process.