Overview
This article explains whether injectable weight loss treatments, including GLP-1 medications, can be used at the same time as other weight loss treatments. It outlines current UK guidance and clarifies when you should speak with your MedExpress clinician.
Use this article when you want to:
Find out whether injectable weight loss treatments can be combined with other weight loss treatments
Understand how injectable weight loss treatments are intended to be used
Know when to speak with a clinician before starting or changing treatment
Can Injectable Weight Loss Treatments Be Combined With Other Weight Loss Treatments?
No. Current UK guidance does not recommend combining injectable weight loss treatments with other weight loss treatments.
Injectable weight loss medications and other weight loss treatments are approved to be used on their own, not together.
How Should Injectable Weight Loss Treatments Be Used?
Injectable weight loss treatments are intended to be used:
As a single treatment, not in combination with other weight loss medications or programs
Alongside a reduced-calorie diet
With increased physical activity
Using multiple weight loss treatments at the same time may increase the risk of side effects and is not supported by current clinical guidance.
Should I Speak With a Clinician Before Starting or Changing Treatment?
You must always discuss your treatment plan with your MedExpress clinician before starting an injectable weight loss treatment, or before considering any combination of treatments.
Your MedExpress clinician can help determine what is safe and appropriate based on your medical history and goals.