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Diet culture doesn't work

Today, nearly half of Americans are trying to lose weight, but roughly 80% of people who lose weight will gain it back within the first 12 months. Diet culture has been synonymous with starvation, calorie counting, and restriction, fueled by the belief that weight loss happens when you “eat less, move more.” However, most people discover that this mantra alone doesn’t work, and it’s not because people are failing their diet; it’s because diets are failing them.
  • Found is one of the largest telehealth weight loss clinics in the United States.
  • According to the Obesity Medicine Association, prescription medication along with a healthier lifestyle doubles to triples the odds of losing 5% to 10% of your body weight.

Obesity is not a choice

Up to 40% to 70% of your weight may be determined by your genes. So while you can’t change your genetics you can address it on a cellular level—a crucial piece that’s been missing from weight loss programs — until now.

Found is one of the first holistic, medically guided weight loss solutions to address every facet of a person's unique biology and lifestyle—from your genetics and medical history to their sleep habits, lifestyle, and environment. Our weight care program empowers you with board-certified medical providers specialized in weight management, one-on-one health coaching, prescription medication, and in-app community support that lets you easily connect with other members on a similar journey, track your progress, and more.

The Found Program

  • 👩🏻‍⚕️ Board-certified clinicians

    Our medical providers specialized in weight management conduct in-depth consults to customize a plan to your unique biology and lifestyle.

  • 💊 Prescription medication

    Found’s medical team provides access to a wide range of medications on the market, delivered to your door.

  • 👟 Expert health coaching

    Get one-on-one consults with your health coach in the first 4 weeks of your program, plus unlimited access to a network of coaches throughout your journey.

  • 📱 Found mobile app

    Found's highly-rated app allows you to work at your own pace using self-guided Focuses.

  • 🌐 Supportive community

    Celebrate weight loss milestones, share recipes, and give tips with thousands of other Found members.

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The average adult will try about 126 different diets during their lifetime. Despite this, more than 1 in 3 men and 1 in 4 women are overweight and 2 in 5 adults are obese.

Not just another fad diet

If eligible, Found members work with a board-certified medical provider to find the right weight loss medication based on their biology and lifestyle, which is then mailed to their door within seven days in most cases. Found's medical team offers one of the most comprehensive medication toolkit on the market to match each member’s needs and lifestyle. Weight medications may be used to suppress appetite, control cravings, or stabilize blood sugar levels.
Our medication toolkit
Found offers the widest range of medications to address biological challenges that make weight loss more difficult. Found doctors prescribe medications to help:
Suppress appetite
Stabilize blood sugar levels
Control cravings
Below is a list of all medications and combinations offered to new and existing members who qualify. Click on the medication to learn more.
Metformin is a plant-derived off-label option for weight loss, appetite control, and sugar/carbohydrate craving control. It may help people be more adherent to a low carbohydrate diet for those on that type of plan.
Bupropion is an effective off-label option for weight loss which works by reducing appetite and cravings.
Topiramate is used for many medical conditions such as migraines, seizures, and nerve pain but also is a helpful off-label option for weight loss which works by reducing hunger and cravings. Topiramate can be prescribed alone, in combination with other medication, or sometimes to counteract the weight gain potential of certain medicines.
Naltrexone is an off-label option for weight loss which works by treating cravings and compulsive eating.
Naltrexone and Bupropion is a well studied off-label combination which helps treat binging and cravings and is also helpful for people who feel “addicted to food”.
Zonisamide is an effective off-label medication for appetite and craving control. It can be used alone or in combination with other medications to help target multiple mechanisms of weight loss.
Bupropion and Zonisamide is an off-label combination of medications that can reduce overall hunger, increase fullness, and help with overeating and cravings.
Some of the medications our medical providers prescribe are FDA-approved for weight-loss; others are FDA-approved medications but not for the indication of weight loss, a practice known as “off-label” prescribing. Found-affiliated medical providers prescribe these medications off-label only when there is sufficient clinical evidence to support the use of a medicine and only after a medical provider has reviewed a member’s particular health history and made a determination that the medicine is safe for the particular member.
Medication is only one part of the equation. Your plan includes unlimited access to a team of health coaches for expert-designed healthy lifestyle advice and tips and a supportive in-app community of peers to help you reach lasting transformative results.
What to expect with medication
  1. Once you join the Found program a medical provider reviews your medical assessment.
  2. Within a few days, a medical provider sets up an initial one-on-one consultation to determine the safest, most effective medication plan for you.
  3. Your first month of medication arrives at your door within seven days in most cases.
It can take time to find the right medication and dose so be sure to reach out to your provider if you have any questions or concerns.
I've been with Found over a year and lost almost 90 pounds. I’m 60 years old and have been obese my entire adult life. I have never been able to lose weight. Found’s Prescription Program helped jumpstart my weight loss. I am now off my diabetes medication. My blood pressure medication has been cut in half.
— Melodie L.
Why battle with your biology when you can work with it to reach your goals? Found can help you get there with a holistic approach to weight care.
Healthy and sustainable weight loss with all the support you need. I feel better about my body, I know more about food and exercise and healthy habits, and I have experienced professionals who I can reach out to anytime I have a question or need help. Found has been life changing, and I'm so happy I decided to join!
— Sarah G.

No more calorie counting

To get started, complete Found's online health assessment to see if you qualify for a prescription medication plan. If you qualify, one of Found's board-certified providers will evaluate your medical history and goals to determine which medication is right for you. In most cases your medication will be delivered to your door in seven days.

You’ll work one-on-one with a board-certified clinician at critical points to make sure the medication is working for you and adjust as needed. Plus, get support from Found’s personal health coaches and in-app community to help kickstart your journey and build sustainable habits around healthy lifestyle change that can finally help you see results.

Medication disclaimers

Select a medication from the dropdown below:

metformin
metformin
bupropion
naltrexone
topiramate
zonisamide

Medications

  • metformin
  • bupropion
  • naltrexone
  • topiramate
  • zonisamide

metformin

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  • Warning
  • Side effects
  • Drug interactions

BLACK BOX WARNING: METFORMIN MAY CAUSE LACTIC ACIDOSIS

Postmarketing cases of metformin-associated lactic acidosis have resulted in death, hypothermia, hypotension, and resistant bradyarrhythmias. Symptoms included malaise, myalgias, respiratory distress, drowsiness, dizziness, changes in heart rate/rhythm, and abdominal pain. Laboratory abnormalities included elevated blood lactate levels, anion gap acidosis, increased lactate/pyruvate ratio; and metformin plasma levels generally >5 mcg/mL. In more than 20,000 patient-years exposure to metformin in clinical trials, there were no reports of lactic acidosis. Reported cases have occurred primarily in diabetic patients with significant renal insufficiency, including both intrinsic renal disease and renal hypoperfusion, often in the setting of multiple concomitant medical/surgical problems and multiple concomitant medications.

Risk factors include renal impairment, concomitant use of certain drugs, age ≥65 years old, radiological studies with contrast, surgery and other procedures, hypoxic states, excessive alcohol intake, and hepatic impairment. Lactic acidosis is a medical emergency and requires immediate treatment in the hospital.

WARNING

Before using metformin, tell your healthcare provider about your medical history, especially if you have:

  • kidney disease
  • heart disease or congestive heart failure
  • liver disease
  • metabolic acidosis or diabetic ketoacidosis
  • high ketone levels in your blood or urine
  • you use insulin or other diabetes medications

Talk to your healthcare provider if you are planning to become pregnant or if pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol while taking this medication. Talk to your healthcare provider about discontinuing metformin prior to a surgical procedure or an iodinated contrast imaging procedure. Stop metformin and notify your healthcare provider immediately if you have an illness with severe diarrhea and/or vomiting resulting in dehydration.

Side effects

Many people experience no side effects while taking metformin. The most common side effects of metformin include:

  • diarrhea
  • nausea/vomiting
  • upset stomach (gas, bloating, and stomach cramps)

These symptoms may subside after the body adjusts to the medication. Taking your medicine with the evening meal can help reduce these side effects.

Additional but rare side effects include:

  • low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
  • feeling cold
  • unusual muscle pain
  • dizziness
  • slow or irregular heart rate
  • trouble breathing
  • metallic taste
  • changes to nails on fingers and toes
  • Low b12 levels

Drug interactions

As with other medications, metformin can interact with alcohol and certain medications, including angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, beta-blockers, corticosteroids, morphine, hormone replacement therapy and estrogens, oral contraceptives, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, nifedipine, thiazides or furosemide and other diuretics, phenothiazines, phenytoin, nicotinic acid (niacin), multidrug and toxin extrusion inhibitors, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blockers, isoniazid (antibiotic for tuberculosis), insulin and glyburide or other medications for diabetes, and medications for thyroid disease.

Please consult the pharmaceutical packaging for a full list of side effects, warnings, interactions and additional information.

To report suspected adverse reactions to metformin contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In case of emergencies, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

bupropion

  • Box warning
  • Warning
  • Side effects
  • Drug interactions

BLACK BOX WARNING: BUPROPION MAY CAUSE SUICIDAL THINKING AND BEHAVIOR AND OTHER SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS

Bupropion may cause psychiatric disorders, including suicidal thinking and behavior, hallucinations, confusion, paranoia, irrational fears and manic episodes (for people with undiagnosed bipolar disorder). The medicine could also cause high blood pressure, fast irregular heart beats, seizures, acute angle-closure glaucoma, and death. You should not stop taking bupropion abruptly or without consulting your healthcare provider.

Warning

Tell your healthcare provider about your medical history, especially if you have any of the following conditions in which case you should NOT take bupropion:

  • seizure disorder
  • anorexia
  • Bulimia
  • use of an MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitor) such as Nardil®, Parnate® or Marplan® in the past 14 days
  • severe head injury
  • withdrawal from benzodiazepine or alcohol intoxication.

This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or impair your judgment. Please do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or perform any hazardous task until the effects of bupropion are known to you. For anyone taking diabetes medications, please have a discussion with your prescribing clinician prior to taking bupropion as your diabetes medications may need to be adjusted as you lose weight. You should wear medical identification stating that you are taking this drug so that appropriate treatment can be given in a medical emergency.

Tell your healthcare provider right away if you experience anxiety, dry mouth, irregular heartbeats, irritability or other mental depression or other mood or mental changes or suicidal thoughts, restlessness, shaking, trouble sleeping, buzzing or ringing in ears, skin hives, rashes or itching, confusion, fainting, hyperventilation, hallucinations, seizures, trouble concentrating, lightheadedness, chest discomfort, sweating, headaches, impulsivity or unusual tiredness.

DO NOT take bupropion if you are planning to become pregnant or if pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side effects

Many people experience no side effects while taking bupropion. Some of the most common side effects (but not extremely frequent) are:

  • difficulty sleeping
  • headaches or migraines
  • nausea or vomiting
  • constipation
  • excessive sweating
  • dizziness
  • weight loss
  • decrease in appetite
  • blurred vision
  • dry mouth
  • nervousness
  • agitation or other mental changes
  • tremors
  • fast heart rate

Additional side effects include:

  • change in sense of taste
  • drowsiness
  • frequent need to urinate
  • sore throat
  • unusual feeling of well-being

These symptoms may subside after the body adjusts to the medication.

Drug interactions

As with other medications, bupropion can interact with alcohol and certain prescription and non-prescription medications and herbal products, including monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (like isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), dopaminergic medications (drugs that increase dopamine levels in your system like levodopa and amantadine), drugs that affect the central nervous system (CNS) like antihistamines or medicine for allergies or colds, sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicines, medicine for depression, medicine for anxiety, antipsychotics, theophylline, systemic corticosteroids, prescription pain medicine or narcotics, medicine for attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, medicine for seizures or barbiturates, muscle relaxants, or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics.

Please consult the pharmaceutical packaging for a full list of side effects, warnings, interactions and additional information.

To report suspected adverse reactions to Bupropion contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In case of emergencies, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

naltrexone

  • Warning
  • Side effects
  • Drug interactions

WARNING

DO NOT take naltrexone if you are taking ANY opioids or opiate drugs or if you are dependent on opioids or using methadone or buprenorphine, or if you are in opioid withdrawal. If you take opioids/opiates right after stopping naltrexone you may be more sensitive to them (and require lower doses) - which poses a risk of overdose. Please talk to your provider before initiating any amount of opioids/opiates after stopping naltrexone. Do not take this medication if you have a sensitivity to it or any of its components.

Before using naltrexone, tell your healthcare provider about your medical history, especially if you have:

  • kidney disease
  • liver disease (as it may cause liver dysfunction or hepatitis)
  • depression/suicidality
  • current or recent (7-14 days) use of any type of opioid or opiate drugs

This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or impair your judgment. Please do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or perform any hazardous task until the effects of naltrexone are known to you. For anyone taking diabetes medications, please have a discussion with your prescribing clinician prior to taking naltrexone as your diabetes medications may need to be adjusted as you lose weight. You should wear medical identification stating that you are taking this drug so that appropriate treatment can be given in a medical emergency.

Tell your healthcare provider right away if you experience severe stomach or abdominal pain changes in vision, eye pain, burning or swollen eyes, chest pain, confusion, discomfort while urinating or frequent urination, fever, hallucinations or seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there, itching, mental depression or other mood or mental changes or suicidality, ringing or buzzing in the ears, shortness of breath, swelling of the face, feet, or lower legs or weight gain.

DO NOT take naltrexone if you are planning to become pregnant or if pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side effects

Many people experience no side effects while taking naltrexone. Some of the most common side effects (but not extremely frequent) are:

  • fatigue or low energy
  • difficulty sleeping
  • nervousness and anxiety
  • headache
  • nausea or vomiting
  • joint and muscle pain
  • stomach cramps or pain

Additional side effects include:

  • loss of appetite
  • diarrhea or constipation
  • increased energy
  • increased thirst
  • dizziness
  • skin rash
  • sexual problems in males
  • chills
  • runny nose
  • irritability or feeling down

These symptoms may subside after the body adjusts to the medication.

Drug interactions

As with other medications, naltrexone can interact with certain prescription and non-prescription medications and herbal products, including dextromethorphan, diarrhea medication (such as diphenoxylate), disulfiram, opioid pain or cough relievers (such as codeine, hydrocodone) and thioridazine.

Please consult the pharmaceutical packaging for a full list of side effects, warnings, interactions and additional information.

To report suspected adverse reactions to naltrexone contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In case of emergencies, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

topiramate

  • Warning
  • Side effects
  • Drug interactions

WARNING

Before using topiramate, tell your healthcare provider about your medical history, especially if you have:

  • narrow angle glaucoma and nearsightedness
  • kidney problems, such as kidney stones
  • liver problems
  • depression or thoughts of suicide
  • lung or breathing problems
  • metabolic acidosis
  • high blood ammonia levels
  • long-term diarrhea
  • low body temperature
  • a diet high in fat and low in carbohydrates, aka a ketogenic diet
  • brittle bones

Topiramate may cause some people to sweat less. It is recommended to avoid alcohol and stay well hydrated while taking this medication.This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or impair your judgment. Please do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or perform any hazardous task until the effects of topiramate are known to you. For anyone taking diabetes medications, please have a discussion with your prescribing clinician prior to taking topiramate as your diabetes medications may need to be adjusted as you lose weight.

Topiramate may also cause birth defects (particularly there is a risk of cleft lip and/or palate and low birth weight). Topiramate may cause breakthrough bleeding. DO NOT take topiramate if you are planning to become pregnant or if pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side effects

Many people experience no side effects while taking topiramate. Some of the most common side effects (but not extremely frequent) are:

  • anorexia
  • weight loss
  • dizziness
  • fatigue or drowsiness
  • difficulty with concentration and psychomotor slowing
  • speech difficulty
  • nervousness
  • tingling or prickling sensations
  • abnormal vision
  • fever

Additional side effects include:

  • difficulty with memory
  • changes in taste
  • diarrhea
  • numbness
  • nausea
  • abdominal pain
  • upper respiratory tract infection
  • hair loss
  • changes in mood/suicidal thoughts

These symptoms may subside after the body adjusts to the medication.

Drug interactions

As with other medications, topiramate can interact with alcohol, marijuana and certain medications, including antiepileptic drugs, CNS depressants, oral contraceptives, lithium, other carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, hydrochlorothiazide, pioglitazone and amitriptyline. Please consult the pharmaceutical packaging for a full list of side effects, warnings, interactions and additional information.

To report suspected adverse reactions to topiramate contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In case of emergencies, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

zonisamide

  • Warning
  • Side effects
  • Drug interactions

WARNING

DO NOT take zonisamide if you have an allergy to sulfa drugs. A potentially fatal reaction can occur including a life threatening skin rash or a blood cell condition.

Before using zonisamide, tell your healthcare provider about your medical history, especially if you have:

  • kidney disease
  • liver disease
  • long-term diarrhea
  • lung or breathing problems
  • metabolic acidosis or diabetic ketoacidosis
  • high ketone levels in your blood or urine
  • you use insulin or other diabetes medications
  • history of psychiatric disorders or suicidal thoughts

Talk to your healthcare provider if you are planning to become pregnant or if pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol and stay well hydrated while taking this medication. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery or perform any hazardous task until the effects of this medication are known to you. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you experience eye pain, changes in vision, eye swelling or redness, yellowing of the eyes, confusion, difficulty concentrating, suicidal thoughts, memory problems, trouble thinking clearly, agitation, irritability, speech problems, decreased sweating, sudden flank pain, painful urination, dark urine, increased fatigue, skin rash, faintness, easy bruising, irregular or fast heartbeat, bone pain, rapid breathing, dizziness, or stomach pain that is severe or that lasts more than a few days.

Side effects

Many people experience no side effects while taking zonisamide. The most common side effects of zonisamide include:

  • dizziness and lightheadedness
  • fatigue and drowsiness
  • language and speech difficulty
  • metallic taste
  • nausea

Other possible side effects include:

  • trouble sleeping
  • lack of coordination
  • loss of appetite and weight loss
  • diarrhea
  • double vision
  • mood changes such as depression or irritability
  • difficulty concentrating

These symptoms may subside after your body adjusts to the medication.

Drug interactions

As with other medications, zonisamide can interact with certain medications, including carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (such as acetazolamide), orlistat (if using zonisamide for a seizure disorder), phenobarbital, primidone, rifamycins, glucocorticoids, and St. John's wort.

Please consult the pharmaceutical packaging for a full list of side effects, warnings, interactions and additional information. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your healthcare provider because some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped.

To report suspected adverse reactions to zonisamide contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In case of emergencies, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.