Informed Consent for Telehealth Services
Last updated: April 5, 2026
Please read this document carefully. By proceeding with your consultation on Virile.ai, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Informed Consent for Telehealth Services.
1. Nature of Telehealth Services
Virile.ai is a technology platform that facilitates telehealth consultations between you and independently licensed healthcare providers. Medical consultations are provided through our affiliated provider networks, including OpenLoop Health and CareValidate (both pending formal approval), which maintain networks of board-certified physicians licensed to practice in your state.
Telehealth involves the delivery of healthcare services using electronic communications between a healthcare provider and a patient who are not in the same physical location. This may include assessment, diagnosis, consultation, treatment, education, and care management.
2. Consent to Treatment
By using Virile.ai's services, you consent to:
- Receiving medical care via telehealth technology
- Having your health information reviewed by a licensed physician
- Receiving prescriptions for medications deemed appropriate by your provider
- Having your prescription fulfilled by a state-licensed compounding or retail pharmacy
- Receiving follow-up communications regarding your treatment plan
3. Compounded Medications
⚠️ Important Disclosure: Medications prescribed through Virile.ai may include compounded formulations. Compounded medications are prepared by state-licensed pharmacies operating under FDA regulations (Section 503A or 503B). However, compounded medications are not FDA-approved and have not been independently evaluated by the FDA for safety, efficacy, or quality. The decision to prescribe compounded medications is made by your licensed provider based on their clinical judgment and your individual health profile.
4. Risks and Benefits
Potential benefits of telehealth:
- Improved access to medical care from home
- More efficient medical evaluation and management
- Reduced exposure to infectious patients in waiting rooms
- Convenience and privacy
Potential risks of telehealth:
- Limitations of the technology: delays, interruptions, or inability to perform a physical exam
- Information transmitted may not be sufficient for appropriate medical decision-making
- Security protocols could fail, causing a breach of privacy
- Lack of access to complete medical records may result in adverse drug interactions
5. Medication-Specific Risks
Medications prescribed for erectile dysfunction (including PDE5 inhibitors such as Sildenafil, Tadalafil, and Vardenafil, and dopamine agonists such as Apomorphine) carry specific risks:
- Cardiovascular effects: Decrease in blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, heart attack, stroke, irregular heartbeat
- Priapism: A prolonged, painful erection lasting more than 4 hours requiring immediate emergency care
- Vision changes: Sudden decrease or loss of vision (NAION), changes in color vision
- Hearing changes: Sudden decrease or loss of hearing, tinnitus
- Drug interactions: Dangerous interactions with nitrates, alpha-blockers, certain antifungals, HIV protease inhibitors
- Allergic reactions: Rash, hives, swelling, difficulty breathing
- Other: Headache, flushing, nasal congestion, nausea, back pain, muscle aches
⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: Do NOT take PDE5 inhibitors if you take nitrate medications (nitroglycerin, isosorbide mononitrate, isosorbide dinitrate) for chest pain or heart problems. The combination can cause a sudden, dangerous drop in blood pressure. Seek emergency help immediately if you experience chest pain, sudden vision loss, sudden hearing loss, or an erection lasting more than 4 hours.
6. Testosterone Therapy Risks
If prescribed testosterone replacement therapy, additional risks include:
- Increased red blood cell count (polycythemia)
- Sleep apnea worsening
- Acne or oily skin
- Breast enlargement (gynecomastia)
- Reduced sperm production and fertility
- Testicular atrophy
- Increased risk of blood clots (DVT/PE)
- Potential cardiovascular risks
- Mood changes, including aggression
7. Your Responsibilities
- Provide accurate and complete information about your medical history, medications, allergies, and conditions
- Inform your provider of any changes to your health or medications
- Follow instructions regarding medication use, dosage, and follow-up
- Seek immediate emergency care for serious side effects
- Do not share your prescribed medications with others
- Inform your primary care physician about treatments received through Virile.ai
8. Physician Oversight
All prescriptions are written by licensed, board-certified physicians who:
- Review your complete health intake and medical history
- Conduct a telehealth consultation
- Exercise independent medical judgment
- May decline to prescribe if treatment is not appropriate
- Are available for follow-up questions and ongoing care
9. Right to Withdraw Consent
You may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting your right to future care. You may refuse any proposed treatment at any time.
10. Alternatives to Telehealth
You have the right to seek in-person medical care at any time. Telehealth may not be appropriate for all conditions. Your provider may recommend in-person evaluation if warranted.
11. Emergency Situations
Virile.ai is not an emergency medical service. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately.
12. Contact
- Email: support@virile.ai