Foundayo is a weight-loss medicine designed for adults with overweight or obesity, aimed at helping you lose weight and maintain control over your weight. This medicine contains the active substance orforglipron and does not contain hormones. It works by influencing your appetite, which may help you eat less and make it easier to lose weight. It may also assist in lowering blood sugar levels if you have type 2 diabetes. Foundayo is always used in combination with a tailored diet and increased physical activity. You are eligible if you have a BMI of 30 or higher, or a BMI between 27 and 30 with an additional health risk such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnoea or type 2 diabetes. This medication is available by prescription only.
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Foundayo
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- For overweight and obesity
- May help with high blood pressure, sleep apnoea, high cholesterol
- Tablet containing the active substance orforglipron, no hormones
- Only suitable for a BMI of 27 or above with an additional risk factor, or a BMI of 30 or above
- Prescription-only medication
What is Foundayo?
What can you expect from Foundayo?
Foundayo is a tablet taken daily. It helps to reduce your appetite, which may support you in eating less and losing weight. It is most effective when combined with a healthy diet and sufficient exercise. You may start to notice effects within a few weeks, but the final results vary from person to person. The dosage may be gradually increased depending on the effect and your medical condition.
When do I use Foundayo?
Take Foundayo once a day, at a set time.
The dosage is increased gradually, typically one step higher every 30 days, until the optimal dose is reached.
Swallow the tablet whole; do not chew or break it.
Consult your doctor if you are taking other medications, particularly for diabetes, high blood pressure or cholesterol.
You can find all the necessary information about this product in the package leaflet. Be sure to read the package leaflet before starting the treatment.
What conditions is Foundayo used for?
Overweight (BMI 30 or higher)
Overweight (BMI 27–30) with additional health risks such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnoea or type 2 diabetes
Foundayo may also help improve cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure and reduce symptoms associated with sleep apnoea.
Do not use Foundayo if you:
Are allergic to orforglipron or any of the other ingredients.
Are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
Are under 18 years of age.
Have serious issues with your pancreas, gallbladder, heart failure or severe digestive problems.
Suffer from serious eye conditions (such as diabetic retinal disease).
Have surgery under general anaesthesia planned; in this case, consult your doctor.
Are taking medications that interact with Foundayo, such as certain antibiotics, antifungal medicines, epilepsy treatments, or St John’s wort. Always seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Use oral contraception. In this case, use an additional contraceptive method during the first 30 days after starting or following a dose increase.
You may drive as usual unless you are using Foundayo in combination with insulin or a sulfonylurea derivative (specific diabetes medications). In such cases, you may experience hypoglycaemia, which can impair your alertness. Do not drive if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, sweating or palpitations.
Possible side effects of Foundayo
Very common (more than 1 in 10 users):
Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or abdominal pain
Constipation, diarrhoea
Indigestion (difficulty digesting food)
These symptoms are most common at the start of treatment and usually lessen over time.
Common (up to 1 in 10 users):
Dizziness
Headache
Rapid heart rate or low blood pressure
Bloating, burping, flatulence
Heartburn
Gallstones
Fatigue
Hair loss
Increased pancreatic enzymes in the blood
Sometimes (up to 1 in 100 users):
Unusual taste
Unpleasant sensation when touched
Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) if Foundayo is used without insulin or sulfonylurea
Rare but serious side effects (up to 1 in 100 users):
Pancreatitis (severe abdominal and back pain that does not subside)
Severe allergic reaction (shortness of breath, swelling of the face/throat, rapid heart rate, paleness, dizziness)
Bowel obstruction, severe constipation
Sudden changes in vision
Kidney problems due to dehydration
In such cases, always contact a doctor immediately.
For a complete list of side effects, please refer to the package leaflet.
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Frequently asked questions
Will my treatment be covered?
This depends on your health insurance provider. We recommend you check with your own insurance company. Supplements are not usually covered.
What is a consultation and how does it work?
During the consultation, you will complete a comprehensive medical questionnaire. You can also state your preferred type of treatment. Based on your answers, a doctor will prepare a treatment plan for you within 48 hours. If you approve this plan, a pharmacy will dispatch the products to your home within 3 days.
How long will it take to receive my order?
Our partner pharmacies will dispatch your order within 3 days. You can then typically start your treatment straight away.
Are there delivery charges?
For prescription medicines, delivery is included in the price. For over-the-counter products, there is a delivery charge of £4.21. We offer free delivery on orders over £40. If your order includes both, delivery is free.
Can I change, cancel or return my order?
Unfortunately, once an order has been placed, it cannot be changed. If you have ordered the wrong product, or wish to change or cancel your order, please contact our customer service team immediately. Over-the-counter products can only be cancelled if they have not yet been prepared or dispatched by the pharmacy. Prescription medicines can be cancelled if they have not yet been assessed by a doctor. Returns are only accepted for over-the-counter products in their original unopened and undamaged packaging, within 14 days of dispatch.
FAQ
How do you use Foundayo?
You take Foundayo once a day, at a fixed time. Swallow the tablet whole; do not chew, break, or crush it. You can take Foundayo with or without food. Never take more than one tablet per day, and only adjust your dose on the advice of your doctor. Foundayo is most effective when combined with a healthy diet and sufficient exercise.
When can the dosage of Foundayo be increased?
The dosage of Foundayo is increased gradually. You begin with 0.8 mg per day and remain on this dose for a minimum of 30 days. After this period, your doctor may decide to increase the dosage. There must also be a minimum interval of 30 days between any subsequent dosage increases. Whether an increase is necessary depends on the effect and your medical condition. Never adjust the dosage yourself; always adhere to your doctor's prescribed dosing schedule.
How quickly does Foundayo work?
You may begin to notice the initial effects of Foundayo within a few weeks. Foundayo influences your appetite, which may result in feeling less hungry and eating less. The speed at which you lose weight and the amount of weight you lose can vary from person to person. The final outcome also depends on maintaining a healthy diet, getting sufficient exercise, the dosage, and your medical condition.