The safety brief.
Real medicine carries real risk. We’d rather put that up front than bury it. Here’s how Cabana works to keep your treatment safe, and the Important Safety Information for every medication we offer, written to be read.
Safety is the plan, not the disclaimer.
Six principles run underneath every Cabana program.
Labs before prescriptions
Testosterone and most programs start with a physician-ordered blood panel. We confirm what your body is actually doing before anyone considers a prescription. No labs, no prescription.
A real video visit
Controlled medications like testosterone require a live, face-to-face video consultation with a licensed provider, never an async form alone. It’s the law, and it’s good medicine.
Prescribed only if appropriate
A provider prescribes only when treatment is medically appropriate for you. Completing an intake or paying for a membership never guarantees a prescription.
Ongoing monitoring
Your provider re-checks the numbers that matter, like hematocrit, estradiol and prostate markers on testosterone, on a regular cadence, and tunes your plan to keep you in a healthy range, never to extremes.
Licensed providers and pharmacies
Care is delivered by independently licensed clinicians; medications are dispensed by licensed pharmacies. Cabana is the platform that coordinates it, not the prescriber, pharmacy or manufacturer.
Honest about what’s compounded
When a medication is compounded, we say so plainly. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved, and we never imply otherwise.
Testosterone
Testosterone therapy has decades of clinical use, but it is a serious medicine, and a Schedule III controlled substance. It is prescribed only after lab testing and a video visit, and only when a licensed provider decides it is medically appropriate for you. It is not approved for low testosterone due to aging alone.
Talk to your provider before starting, and share your full medical history, if any of the following apply:
- A history of, or risk factors for, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke or blood clots. Testosterone may increase blood pressure and red-blood-cell count, which can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Prostate concerns, an elevated PSA, or a history of prostate or breast cancer.
- Plans to conceive, testosterone can reduce fertility and sperm production while you are on it.
- Sleep apnea, liver problems, or a history of mood changes.
Misuse or abuse of testosterone can cause serious cardiovascular and psychiatric effects. Never share your medication. This is not a complete list of risks, your provider will review yours in full.
GLP-1 medications
GLP-1 (and GLP-1/GIP) medications can be powerful tools for weight management, and they can cause serious side effects. They are prescribed only when a licensed provider determines they are appropriate for you, alongside changes to diet and activity.
Do not use a GLP-1 medication if you or a family member has had medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). In studies, this class of medicine caused thyroid C-cell tumors in animals; whether it causes them in humans is not known.
Other possible side effects include:
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation, most common when starting or increasing a dose.
- Pancreatitis (severe, persistent stomach pain), gallbladder problems, and kidney problems from dehydration.
- Low blood sugar, especially if combined with other diabetes medications.
Tell your provider about all your medical conditions and medications, and stop and seek care if you have severe or lasting symptoms. This is not a complete list of possible side effects.
Compounded medications
Some medications we offer, including certain GLP-1, enclomiphene and NAD+ formulations, are compounded: prepared by a licensed compounding pharmacy for an individual patient, based on a specific prescription. That is a legitimate part of medicine, but it is important to understand what it is and isn’t:
- Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality before they are marketed.
- A compounded drug is not a generic version of, and is not equivalent to, any FDA-approved medication.
- Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are not the same as, and have not been shown to be equivalent to, any FDA-approved product.
- Compounded medications are prescribed only when a licensed provider determines a compounded formulation is appropriate for you.
NAD+ injections are offered as part of a general-wellness program, are not FDA-approved, and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. As with any injection, reactions at the injection site or infusion-related symptoms are possible.
Report a side effect.
Your safety comes before any schedule or shipment. Here’s how to get help fast.
If you have symptoms of a medical emergency, chest pain, trouble breathing, signs of a stroke, a severe allergic reaction, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
For side effects or concerns that aren’t an emergency, message your concierge or provider through your account, or email concierge@trycabana.com. We route clinical questions to your licensed provider.
You can also report side effects directly to the FDA at fda.gov/medwatch or by phone at 1-800-FDA-1088.