Hair loss may be a possible side effect of Ozempic and other weight loss medications

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Social media users have reported hair loss after taking diabetes drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro.

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Ozempic is an FDA-approved medication for type 2 diabetes, also known as semaglutide and tirzepatide.

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The medication works in the brain to impact satiety and is taken once a week by injection.

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Some people have used the drug for weight loss despite not having diabetes or clinical obesity.

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Hair loss is not a listed side effect of Ozempic, but clinical trials show it's a potential side effect of Wegovy and Mounjaro.

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Three percent of people reported hair loss after taking Wegovy, and up to 6% of people taking Mounjaro reported alopecia.

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Alopecia is a skin disease that can cause patchy bald spots or complete hair loss.

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Experts are urging caution and advising patients to consult with their doctors before taking these medications.

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