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Generic, compounded, or brand name? A guide to weight loss drugs

Generic, compounded, or brand name? A guide to weight loss drugs

Does it matter if your weight loss medication is a compounded drug, brand name, or generic? Here are the differences between them.

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Wegovy dosages: Everything you need to know

Wegovy dosages: Everything you need to know

We’re answering your top questions about Wegovy dosages—from what a typical dosage schedule looks like to what to do if you miss a dose.

Zepbound vs. retatrutide: How these weight loss drugs compare

Zepbound vs. retatrutide: How these weight loss drugs compare

One’s newly approved, the other’s still in development. But both target weight loss, and early research reveals some differences. Here’s what you should know.

Metformin dosage guide: How to take metformin to lose weight

Metformin dosage guide: How to take metformin to lose weight

Metformin is an inexpensive drug used to treat type 2 diabetes—but it also has other benefits, including weight loss. Here’s how to take it.

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Weight loss success: Colleen’s lost 250 pounds!

Colleen Tate used to weigh 435 pounds. The last time she shared her story, she’d lost 75 pounds. Today, it’s 250! Here’s how she reached her healthy weight.

I tried Wegovy for weight loss and this is what happened

At his max, Paul weighed 240 pounds and he lived with back pain and other health issues. His Found physician prescribed Wegovy, and now Paul is 70 lbs lighter. 

He lost 20 pounds in 2 months on metformin. Here’s how.

Once, Terrance worried about his weight and health. After joining Found, he got a prescription that helped him lose weight in ways diets alone never did.

I tried Ozempic for 30 days–and this is what happened

Kevin Poole was skeptical that Ozempic could help him lose weight. But he began to realize that maybe gaining weight as he aged wasn’t inevitable.

I tried metformin to lose weight, and this is what happened

Some prescription drugs can lead to weight gain and it can feel defeating. But, as Emilie learned, you don’t have to sacrifice one aspect of your health for another.

Positive thinking, self-love, and Found helped Stephanie Jones lose 63 pounds

When Stephanie Jones discovered Found, she knew it was time to make some big changes— not just on the scale but on the inside.

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How Metformin could help you on your weight care journey

How Metformin could help you on your weight care journey

The Found medical weight loss program combines lifestyle changes with medications that support weight loss.

How prescription medication can outsmart your set point weight

How prescription medication can outsmart your set point weight

Your set point weight can be adjusted! Let’s chat about how prescription medication can help.

What to know about holiday weight gain—and how you can (yes!) enjoy the season

What to know about holiday weight gain—and how you can (yes!) enjoy the season

The average person does gain some weight during the holidays. But we’ll show you how to enjoy the good food and good company and still stay on track.

How to navigate weigh-in Wednesday, even when scales scare you a little bit

How to navigate weigh-in Wednesday, even when scales scare you a little bit

Here's a little more info about why we do #weightinwednesday, how consistent weigh-ins are essential to a successful weight care journey, and what to do if hopping on a scale makes you feel stressed out.

Wellbutrin weight loss: Can the prescription drug bupropion help you lose weight?

Wellbutrin weight loss: Can the prescription drug bupropion help you lose weight?

Wait—an anti-depressant can help with weight loss? Your brain, it turns out, has more to do with your appetite than you might know.

What you need to know about how your metabolism really changes as you age

What you need to know about how your metabolism really changes as you age

New research shows that metabolism changes with age–but not as we think. Here we discuss ways to adapt your lifestyle as you age to support a healthy metabolism.

18 Tips for Staying Healthy While You’re Traveling

18 Tips for Staying Healthy While You’re Traveling

Traveling doesn't have to throw you out of your health routine. Here are 18 tips to make it work—even when your choices are limited to convenience stores and chain restaurants.

The sneaky hunger hormone that can stall weight loss

The sneaky hunger hormone that can stall weight loss

Preventing and treating leptin resistance remains one of the biggest challenges in controlling your weight.

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