Frequently Asked Questions

Our weight loss program combines medical treatment with online lifestyle coaching by our health coaches. This holistic approach ensures that you achieve lasting results.

Goodweigh offers weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Saxenda, Rybelsus and Mysimba in combination with an online weight loss program that focuses on losing your weight permanently.

The final medication will be determined based on your preference and the decision by one of our doctors.

Weight loss medications help with weight loss through various mechanisms, such as reducing appetite, delaying gastric emptying, or influencing metabolic processes. Most prescription medications work by affecting the hormone balance, making you feel less hungry and feeling full for longer.

Weight loss medication is for adults with a BMI of 30 or higher (obesity), or a BMI of 27 or higher in combination with weight-related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure.
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One of our doctors will assess whether medication is suitable for you based on your health situation and medical history.

If the doctor finally decides that the program is not suitable for you, or if you choose not to continue, you will be reimbursed the full amount.

No, weight loss medication is a tool and not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle. It works best in combination with a balanced diet, regular exercise and behavioral change. Goodweigh's online weight loss program helps you achieve the best results.

Side effects vary by medication, but the most common are: nausea, diarrhea or constipation, loss of appetite, headache, and tiredness. These side effects often subside after a few weeks. You can read more about the possible side effects on our medication pages.

Yes, our program was designed with your safety in mind. We provide medical guidance and ongoing access to our Dutch doctors throughout the program. With regular check-ins, we monitor medication safety.

At Goodweigh, you start with an online intake, where a doctor assesses your health. If the medication is suitable, you will receive a prescription and the medication will be delivered to your home. You will also receive guidance on how to make the treatment effective and safe.

You have unlimited access to our Dutch doctors for support and guidance. In addition, you'll be supported by our health coaches, who you can access through chat whenever you want. Together, we'll create a supportive environment for your success.

Absolutely! Our digital tools allow you to measure your weight loss and waist circumference on a daily basis and take photos of your progress.

In the Netherlands, weight loss medication is usually not reimbursed by health insurance. Check with your insurer to see if there are any exceptions based on your situation.

Our team is here to help you every step of the way. Whether you have questions about your medication or need motivation, get in touch at any time.

Once you start, you complete a medical questionnaire for evaluation by one of the Dutch Goodweigh doctors.

Based on the questionnaire, one of our doctors will contact you via a secure chat. During the consultation, you have the opportunity to ask the doctor questions. You can also send a message to our doctors at any time during treatment if you have any questions or want to make changes.

Once the doctor has determined that a prescription treatment is appropriate, they will approve your request and issue a prescription for you.

Our pharmacy will then have the treatment delivered to your home. This is where your weight loss program starts.

No, our care takes place completely asynchronously, so you can complete your online consultation in your own time. We'll save your progress so you can come back later to complete the consultation whenever you want.

In most cases, there is no need for a phone or video call. Once one of our doctors has reviewed your information, you will receive a response via secure chat messages that you can access via your Goodweigh account.

Once you've started your weight loss program, you can schedule a (video) meeting with one of our health coaches to help you get off to a flying start.

In addition, you can always contact our doctors and health coaches via secure chat messages whenever you want.

Although our doctors review individual circumstances in detail, the Goodweigh weight loss program is generally not appropriate for certain groups of patients, including those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or actively trying to become pregnant, who do not meet the definition of overweight or obesity, and who are over 75 years old.

If the doctor finally decides that the program is not suitable for you, or if you choose not to continue, you will be reimbursed the full amount.

Goodweigh's health coaches are experts in behavioral change and weight management. They contact you regularly to track your weight, waist circumference and motivation levels and help you make sustainable changes in your behavior and lifestyle to lay the foundation for lasting results.

Our health coaches will guide you online every step of the way, celebrate your victories and help you overcome obstacles. You can reach our health coaches via chat whenever you want. Health coaching is included in the Goodweigh weight loss program at no extra cost, as we do everything we can to help you reach your goal weight for good.

When we lose weight, 20-40% of it consists of muscle mass. Loss of muscle mass can increase our risk of lower bone density, fatigue, injuries, decreased strength and also leads to a greater chance of weight gain.


So far, all medical weight loss programs have focused on weight loss, but Goodweigh is designed to help you maintain your weight after treatment. That's why our program shifts the focus from short-term weight loss to fat loss and muscle preservation for life.

Health coaching is an important part of the Goodweigh weight loss program, as it helps our patients form sustainable behavioral changes for long-term weight loss. Our health coaches will be by your side throughout the program and help you make small but effective changes in your diet, mindset, and lifestyle that you can maintain for life, so you're less likely to gain weight when you leave the program. Health coaching is included in the Goodweigh program at no extra cost.

Goodweigh is the digital weight loss clinic in the Netherlands. That means you get in touch with a Dutch doctor from the comfort of your own home and at your convenience. You don't even have to go to the pharmacy to pick up your treatment, as our program includes free delivery to your door.

Unlike some weight loss programs, our program offers real long-term results. The Goodweigh weight loss program combines medically based treatments with ongoing support from doctors, nurses, pharmacists and weight counselors to help you adopt sustainable living habits that last. We take a holistic approach to weight loss with small but effective lifestyle changes to help you keep your weight off for good.