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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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The best weight loss drugs: Just because they’re popular doesn’t mean they’ll work for you

The best weight loss drugs: Just because they’re popular doesn’t mean they’ll work for you

The most effective medicine to help you lose weight is the one that works with your biology. For that prescription, start with your MetabolicPrint.

How slow metabolism can lead to weight gain

How slow metabolism can lead to weight gain

Some people do all the right things and still can’t lose weight. The problem may be a slow metabolism. (Yes, it’s real.) Now, medical science can help.

Constant cravings: Why can’t I stop thinking about food?

Constant cravings: Why can’t I stop thinking about food?

Got food on your mind all the time? If you feel it’s blocking your goal to reach a healthy weight, personalized medical care may help.

The Brain-Gut Disconnect: Why am I always so hungry?

The Brain-Gut Disconnect: Why am I always so hungry?

For some people, weight loss is hard because of constant signals between the brain and gut. Here’s how obesity doctors can help.

How mood responses can drive your food decisions

How mood responses can drive your food decisions

Renee’s moods often set off emotional eating. When a physician helped her understand why, she started seeing the weight loss success she wanted.

Shopping for GLP-1 prescriptions for weight loss? Here’s what responsible prescribing looks like

Shopping for GLP-1 prescriptions for weight loss? Here’s what responsible prescribing looks like

With aesthetic med spas offering GLP-1 medications for weight loss, responsible prescribing matters more than ever.

Is there an oral GLP-1 agonist? Yes, and more are on the way

Is there an oral GLP-1 agonist? Yes, and more are on the way

More convenient and needle-free GLP-1 options are coming, and the studies show they are as effective, if not more, compared to GLP-1 injectables

How do the “G” meds used for weight loss differ? GLP-1s, GIPs and GGGs explained

How do the “G” meds used for weight loss differ? GLP-1s, GIPs and GGGs explained

GLP-1s are getting all of the spotlight. But do you know about GLP-1/GIP dual agonists and triple agonists? We explain how they differ.

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