Nisha Kaur Nisha Kaur Asked 9 months ago

Does mounjaro make your hair fall out?

My friend who recently started Mounjaro for her diabetes is complaining that her hair is falling out a lot. I'm about to start it myself, and this is making me nervous. Does Mounjaro commonly cause hair loss?

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Meera Krishnan Meera Krishnan Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago
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My grandmother told me to put cold-pressed coconut oil weekly, which is good for conditioning, but my doctor explained that rapid weight shedding causes temporary hair shedding. It usually stops once your weight stabilizes.

Rajiv Singhal Rajiv Singhal Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

If you start noticing hair fall, don't rush to buy expensive serums. Budget for a basic iron, zinc, and B12 blood test first because rapid weight loss often causes temporary nutrient deficiencies.

Rohan Mehra Rohan Mehra Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Listen, don't stress too much about the hair fall! It's super common with fast weight loss and it's called telogen effluvium. Just focus on eating enough protein and it will settle down.

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Aparna Sen Aparna Sen Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

It can happen due to the sudden calorie deficit. Please ensure you are drinking plenty of water and eating protein-rich foods to help reduce the shedding.

Ishaan Verma Ishaan Verma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

My cousin freaked out because of this! But her dermatologist said it's totally normal during major lifestyle shifts. Just don't skip your nutrition while trying to get lean.

Shila Banerjee Shila Banerjee Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I've seen many people in our support group face this issue. The drug itself doesn't damage hair follicles; it's just the shock of quick weight loss on the body. Make sure you are taking your multivitamins regularly.

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Harcharan Singh Harcharan Singh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I experienced this when I lost a lot of weight years ago. It feels scary when you see hair in the drain, but believe me, your body is just adjusting. It all grows back beautifully once your diet is balanced.

Varun Dhawan Varun Dhawan Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haha, yes, you might lose a few strands along with the kilos! But honestly, I'd rather have a flatter tummy and use a good hair volume spray for a few months.

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