For many patients, the challenge is not just the number on the scale it is the cycle of fatigue, reduced activity, fluid retention, and discouragement that can make healthy habits feel less effective, which is why treating thyroid disease well and considering additional weight-loss support when appropriate can both matter
In the Phase 3 ATTAIN-1 trial, patients taking the highest dose of Foundayo (36 mg once daily) achieved a mean weight loss of about 11.2% to 12.4% over 72 weeks, depending on whether analyses included all randomized participants or focused on those who remained on treatment
Follow-up appointments cost $75 to $200 each and typically occur monthly during the titration phase, then every three months during maintenance
When injected, it binds to GLP-1 receptors throughout the body, including in the brain, pancreas, and gut