Injection Educationfor Current Patients
This page is for patients who have already been prescribed an injectable medication by a licensed provider. Always follow the exact instructions given by your Clinic 45 provider and on your pharmacy label.
A calm, simple routine
These are general reminders, not a substitute for the instructions from your provider and pharmacy. When in doubt, call the clinic before you inject.
- Confirm the medication name, dose, and schedule on your label.
- Wash your hands and use a clean surface.
- Inspect your medication as instructed by your pharmacy or provider.
- Do not change your dose unless your provider tells you to.
- Contact the clinic if you are unsure about the amount to inject.
Where injections are commonly given
Many prescribed weight-loss injections are administered subcutaneously, often in areas such as the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm depending on your provider's instructions. Rotate sites as instructed and avoid irritated, bruised, or painful skin.
Watch the injection tutorial
A step-by-step look at how an injection is prepared and given. Always follow the exact instructions from your Clinic 45 provider and your pharmacy label.
When to reach out to us
Contact the clinic
- You are not sure about your dose.
- You missed a dose and do not know what to do.
- You have persistent nausea, vomiting, or dehydration symptoms.
- You are pregnant, planning pregnancy, scheduled for surgery, or starting another medication.
Seek emergency care for
- Trouble breathing or severe allergic reaction
- Chest pain or fainting
- Severe abdominal pain
- Other severe or concerning symptoms
For severe symptoms, seek urgent or emergency care or call 911.
We are here between visits
If anything about your dose, schedule, or symptoms is unclear, contact your provider before your next dose.