Everything you need to know about prescription weight loss

Everything you need to know about prescription weight loss

Everything you need to know about prescription weight loss
The Found Team
Last updated:
March 22, 2022
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For people who have tried time and time again to lose weight and keep it off, the false promises of the fad diet industry can become frustrating. The endless stigma surrounding weight loss is often exhausting and discouraging. Safe, effective medication can be a helpful tool in the journey towards healthy weight loss.

  1. What is prescription weight loss?
  2. Prescription weight loss drugs are medications that help individuals with a BMI over 30 to lose weight, especially people who have been unable to lose weight using exercise or dieting alone. Some work by curbing appetite, others may manufacture feelings of fullness. Prescription weight loss has been shown to be more effective at helping individuals to lose weight than lifestyle changes alone. Prescription weight loss medications are not a cure-all for weight loss, but they can be a key tool alongside other important weight loss methods such as exercise and a healthy diet. 
  3. Who is prescription weight loss for?
  4. Prescription weight loss is for people with a BMI over 30, or a BMI over 27 in conjunction with other pre-existing conditions such as high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes. You can calculate your own BMI here by inputting your height and weight.
  5. Individuals using prescription weight loss drugs in combination with improved exercise and diet were found to lose between 3 to 12% body fat. Losing just 3 to 5% of your body fat can lower your risk of developing heart disease.
  6. How long does prescription weight loss take to work?
  7. You should start to see weight loss at an average of a pound or two a week as soon as you begin medication. Most prescription weight loss users will see significant weight loss within 12 weeks. Some prescription weight loss medications can cause side effects, which vary depending on the medication prescribed. If you experience side effects, you should always check in with your doctor to let them know.
  8. I think prescription weight loss may be right for me. Where do I begin?
  9. Found prescribes weight loss medication alongside other proven weight loss methods to help users safely and effectively lose weight and improve their health. Alongside weight loss benefits, Found often helps users lower high blood pressure through a combination of methods such as prescription medication, personalized exercise regimens, improved diet, reduced stress and improved sleep through ongoing consultation with licensed healthcare professionals. 
  10. Found matches users with trusted healthcare professionals to provide customized weight loss care. These professionals will work with you to understand if prescription weight loss is right for your body and weight loss needs. If you think prescription weight loss might be right for you, you can try Found with a 30-day money-back guarantee to learn more. 
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