Does ozempic cause hair loss?
I've been taking Ozempic for a few months now, and I've noticed my hair thinning quite a bit. Is hair loss a common side effect of this medicine?
I've been taking Ozempic for a few months now, and I've noticed my hair thinning quite a bit. Is hair loss a common side effect of this medicine?
Yes, hair fall can happen, but it's usually because of the sudden weight loss and lack of nutrition, not the medicine itself. I used to apply mild onion juice and homemade amla oil which helped soothe my scalp. But please make sure you are eating enough protein because rapid weight loss starving our hair is very common.
Bro, when you lose weight super fast, your body goes into a caloric shock which triggers hair shedding. It's called telogen effluvium. Focus on hitting your daily protein targets and take a good multivitamin if your doctor agrees. Don't skip meals entirely just because your appetite is low.
I noticed some thinning when my sugars started dropping rapidly. It's important to understand that diabetes itself impacts circulation to the hair roots. I had to consult my dietician to ensure my meal plan was balanced even though I was eating much less.
I faced severe hair loss too, but since I have a thyroid condition, it was hard to know what caused it. Please get your thyroid levels and ferritin checked regularly because hormone shifts can really trigger hair fall. Your doctor can easily guide you with the right supplements.
Please don't just ignore this or wait for it to stop on its own. I once ignored severe hair fall and fatigue thinking it's just stress, and it turned out my nutritional levels had crashed dangerously low. Go to your doctor and get your blood panel done immediately.
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Oh my god, even my hair has been falling out in clumps since last month! Is this actually normal or should I be really worried? Please tell me if anyone else faced this and if the hair eventually grows back after some time.
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