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Safety & Basics
Who should avoid peptides (outright, unless a clinician advises otherwise):
- Pregnancy or nursing
- Under 18 years of age
- Active skin infection at intended injection sites
- History of severe injection reactions or anaphylaxis
- Known allergy to peptides or bacteriostatic water preservatives
**Pantheon Peptides’ Bacteriostatic Water (BAC) is made with sterile water and 0.9% benzyl alcohol as the preservative.
Who should be cautious and use only with clinician guidance:
- Active cancer or recent cancer history (oncologist clearance recommended)
- Organ transplant recipients or those on potent immunosuppressants
- Uncontrolled chronic illness (significant cardiovascular, hepatic, or renal disease)
- Uncontrolled hypertension, significant arrhythmias, or recent major cardiovascular events
- Active gastrointestinal ulcer or unexplained GI bleeding
- Bleeding disorders or use of anticoagulants/antiplatelets (extra caution with pro-angiogenic agents)
- Unstable endocrine conditions (poorly controlled diabetes, thyroid or adrenal disorders)
- Severe untreated sleep apnea or unstable severe psychiatric conditions
- Competitive athletes subject to anti-doping rules (many peptides are prohibited)
Practical safety basics (for those who are cleared to proceed):
- Review all medications and supplements with a clinician to check for interactions
- Use sterile technique; swab vials and skin; never reuse needles or syringes
- Subcutaneous (SQ) injections: 1 mL insulin-type syringe, 30–31G, 6–8 mm
- Rotate injection sites to reduce irritation and bruising
- Store reconstituted vials refrigerated per label; label your mix date and concentration
- Start with conservative dosing; adjust slowly based on tolerance and goals
Stop and seek medical care immediately if you notice:
- Sudden severe headache, new neurologic changes, chest pain, or shortness of breath
- Fainting, racing or irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness
- Spreading redness, warmth, swelling, fever, or pus at an injection site
- Generalized hives, swelling of lips/tongue/throat, or trouble breathing
Disclaimer
This article is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Peptides are not approved by the FDA to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Always consult a licensed clinician before starting any peptide, especially if you have medical conditions, take prescription medications, or are pregnant/nursing.