Do glps cause hair loss?

Question

My sister started taking some GLP medicine for her diabetes a few months back. She's been complaining about a lot of hair loss, and thinks it might be because of the medicine. Is this a common issue with GLPs?

Kalyani Raman · Accepted Answer

I noticed some hair thinning when I was put on these medicines for my diabetes last year. It is only because of the sudden weight reduction, which is a shock to the system. Don't worry, it is a temporary phase and my hair density returned to normal after a few months.

Rakesh Taneja · Answer

My doctor monitored me closely for this. Because of my high BP, we had to be very careful with sudden stress on the body. He adjusted my diet to include enough protein and checked my iron levels, which kept the hair shedding under control.

Aditya Kapoor · Answer

When you suddenly stop eating your favorite heavy meals because of GLP-1, your body misses those calories and starts dropping hair instead! Make sure you don't starve yourself completely. Focus on getting tasty, protein-rich foods even if your appetite is low.

Tanvi Joshi · Answer

I literally cried seeing my hairbrush every morning after starting GLP-1 therapy. It felt like I was trading my hair for a slimmer body. But my dermatologist reassured me it was temporary, and she was right—the shedding stopped and new baby hairs are finally coming back now.

Sita Marandi · Answer

It is quite common to see some hair shedding during rapid weight loss on this medicine. Your doctor can easily guide you with correct supplements to manage this.

Do glps cause hair loss?

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Consult a dermatologist

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