Peptide Dose Tracker

What to Bring to a GLP-1 Follow-Up Appointment

Bring what your prescriber cannot see: your medicine list, your label, your shot log and your notes. The checklist below is built from FDA, NIA and MedlinePlus advice for any doctor visit, with the GLP-1 parts added123.

The checklist

  1. Your medicine list. FDA says a list should give each medicine's name and strength, what you take it for, and when, how and how much you take3. Add vitamins and supplements too2.
  2. Your vial or pen label, or a clear photo of it. It shows the strength and the dates. See how to read a vial label.
  3. Your shot log. Dates, sites, any skipped or late shots, and the amount as written on your prescription.
  4. Notes on side effects. MedlinePlus says to write symptoms down before the visit: when they appear, how long you have had them and whether they changed2. A side effect log keeps them dated.
  5. Weekly check-ins from your log, such as weight.
  6. Your questions, most important first. NIA suggests making a list and asking about the top items first1.
  7. Your insurance card, plus the names and phone numbers of other doctors you see12.

What to tell your prescriber

MedlinePlus says to tell your provider about any side effects from your medicines2. NIA suggests sharing what has changed since your last visit, such as appetite, weight, sleep or energy, and any change in your medicines1. Late or missed shots belong on that list.

What you might ask

MedlinePlus lists questions such as these2:

  • Should I keep taking this medicine?
  • Are there possible interactions or side effects?
  • What is each medicine supposed to do?
  • When should I contact you if my symptoms do not improve?

Add your own. If a shot was late or missed, see missed dose questions.

Bring someone along

A friend or family member can remind you what you planned to ask and take notes, NIA says1. MedlinePlus adds that they can help you understand and remember what to do2.

The peptide tracker keeps your shots, sites, vials and weekly check-ins in this browser, with a CSV export. Pro adds a one-page PDF for your visit, and the free version shows a preview. For paper, the peptide tracker spreadsheet page has free printable logs. Open the tracker (free, no account).

Questions

What should I bring to a doctor appointment?

Bring a list of your medicines with their strengths, your questions, your insurance card, and the names of other doctors you see123. For a GLP-1 visit, add your label and your shot log.

Should I bring my medicine to the appointment?

NIA says some doctors suggest bringing all your medicines in a bag, and others suggest a list of everything you take and how much1. Ask your prescriber's office which they want.

How do I keep track of my shots for my doctor?

Log each shot with its date, site and vial, and note any skipped or late ones. The peptide tracker does this for free in your browser, with a CSV export.

Read this first. Information only, not medical advice. This site does not recommend amounts. Talk to your prescriber or pharmacist about your own situation. 18+. Questions about your medicine, symptoms or a reaction? Contact your clinician or pharmacist. In an emergency, call 911. Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

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Sources

  1. NIA: How to prepare for a doctor's appointment (opens in a new tab), National Institute on Aging (NIA), National Institutes of Health. Content reviewed February 3, 2020.
  2. MedlinePlus: Make the most of your doctor visit (opens in a new tab), MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine (NIH). Review date 09/15/2024.
  3. FDA: Create and keep a medication list (opens in a new tab), U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Content current as of 01/08/2025.