Compounded glutathione injections.

Talk with your provider first

Before starting glutathione, share your full health history with your provider, including allergies, asthma or other breathing conditions, current medications and supplements, and any past reactions to injectable medications. Glutathione is prescribed only when a licensed provider determines it is appropriate for you.

If anything about your health changes after you begin, let your care team know through secure messaging so your plan can be reviewed.

Hypersensitivity and sulfite sensitivity

Allergic reactions to glutathione are possible. Glutathione is a sulfur-containing compound, and people with a known sulfite sensitivity may be at higher risk of a reaction. Tell your provider before starting if you have ever reacted to sulfites, which also appear in some foods, wines, and medications.

Watch for rash, hives, itching, swelling of the face or throat, dizziness, or trouble breathing. If any of these occur, stop use and seek medical care right away.

If you have asthma

Glutathione has been associated with breathing difficulty in some people with asthma, and asthma symptoms may worsen in rare cases. If you have asthma or another respiratory condition, discuss it with your provider before starting so they can decide whether glutathione is a reasonable option for you.

Keep your rescue inhaler accessible, and seek care promptly if wheezing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath develops after an injection.

Injection site reactions

The most common side effects occur at the injection site and may include temporary pain, redness, bruising, itching, or swelling. Use a new sterile needle for every dose, clean the skin before injecting, and rotate injection sites as directed to reduce irritation.

Contact your care team if an injection site becomes increasingly painful, warm, or hard, or shows signs of infection such as spreading redness or drainage.

Other possible side effects

Most people tolerate glutathione injections well. Some people report mild effects such as headache, nausea, or abdominal cramping, which often resolve on their own. Individual responses vary, so report anything unusual, severe, or persistent to your care team promptly.

Use only as prescribed

Take glutathione exactly as your provider prescribes. Do not increase your dose or frequency on your own, and never share your medication with anyone else.

If you miss a dose or are unsure about administration technique, message your care team before your next injection rather than guessing.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Compounded glutathione injections are not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. There is not enough reliable safety information about injectable glutathione in these situations.

Tell your provider if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing. If you become pregnant while using glutathione, stop use and contact your care team.

Limited long-term data

Long-term safety data for injectable glutathione is limited, and how one person responds may differ from another. Your provider weighs what is known against your personal health picture, and ongoing use should be reviewed periodically.

Report new or unusual symptoms whenever they appear so your care team can reassess whether continuing is right for you.

Compounded medication disclosure

Compounded glutathione is prepared by a licensed compounding pharmacy for an individual patient under a provider's prescription.

Prescriptions through the edit are filled by The Pharmacy Hub, a licensed U.S. pharmacy, and shipped in temperature-controlled packaging. Clinical care is provided by licensed providers at the affiliated medical practice Arora Health & Aesthetics, LLC.

When to seek immediate care

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if you experience signs of a serious allergic reaction, including swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, difficulty breathing, severe dizziness, or fainting. Also seek urgent care for severe wheezing, chest tightness, or a widespread rash or hives.

For symptoms that concern you but are not emergencies, message your care team through the member portal or contact your own physician.

Questions

We are here to help. Email hello@theedithealth.com or send a secure message through the member portal at my.theedithealth.com and the care team will follow up.

Nothing on this page replaces a conversation with your licensed provider, so please ask before starting, changing, or stopping your medication.