Hardik Doshi, lead surgeon at hair restoration center Ample, said medications like Ozempic help suppress hunger, which can have an adverse effect on hair health due to rapid weight loss and decreased nutrient intake
FDA-approved options like Wegovy and Zepbound are available to address immediate weight loss needs while handling insurance and prior authorization
Abbasinejad, MD , at Cape Fear Physical Medicine takes the time to assess each patients health history, lifestyle, and weight loss goals to determine the most effective treatment
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[16] The medication's phase 3 clinical trial program demonstrated reductions in hemoglobin A1c of approximately 1% with the 0.75 mg and 1.5 mg doses of the medication, along with approximately 5 pounds of weight loss on average
But new research on a rare yet devastating side effect may deter some prospective GLP-1 seekers: hair loss