What happens next?

You will have another appointment one to three weeks later (bloods only visit) at which you will have a blood sample taken (between three to six teaspoons) to check the levels of components in your blood (including potassium), which can be affected by the study treatment. This is to test for any early potentially harmful effects of the study treatment. Your local doctor will be informed if these results are abnormal and require action, otherwise you will not be told the results of these tests. This visit will be shorter than other study visits as it is not necessary to complete health questions or undergo physical measurements like at other visits.

It is important, wherever possible, that this four week blood test occurs early in the morning (ideally before 09:00) to ensure the results of a cortisol test can be reliably interpreted. Taking samples after 09:00 might mean they need to be repeated and we want to avoid this inconvenience for you wherever possible. We appreciate your co-operation with timing of appointments.