Weight loss treatments work differently in the body and from person to person. If you’ve found a treatment that works well for you, we generally do not recommend switching.
However, patients do switch for various reasons, such as cost, side effects, or preferring not to inject. Switching isn't about matching a number or dose, and there are no dose-for-dose equivalents between medications. We look at:
• The treatment and dose you're on now, and how long you've been taking it
• How well you've tolerated it, especially any side effects
• Your progress and goals
• Your overall health and any other medicines you take
Depending on these, you may start your new treatment at its lowest dose and build up, or at a higher step if that's safe for you.
You can decide to switch treatments when you reorder (excluding subscriptions). We will guide you through dose options and a prescriber will always review to ensure it’s safe. You will receive guidance on exactly when to stop your current treatment and start your new one by email, but this is what to expect for each type of switch.
If you're switching:
• From one injectable treatment to another: take your last dose of your current treatment as normal, then start your new treatment one week later, on your usual injection day.
• From one tablet to another: take your last tablet of your current treatment as normal, then start your new tablet the next day.
• From an injection to a tablet, start your first tablet one week after your last injection.
• From a tablet to an injection, take your first injection the day after your last tablet.
Never take your old and new treatment together.
Once you’ve switched, things may feel a little different for the first few weeks, and switching to a daily tablet may mean you lose weight more slowly. If your new treatment doesn’t feel right for you, we can help explore your options, including switching back.