GLP-1 Users Intended To Lose Weight, But Many Of Them Say They’re Losing Hair Too

GLP-1 medications have skyrocketed in popularity over the past five years, and they quickly developed a reputation as miracle drugs. Weight seems to melt off users, and the drugs can significantly reduce a person’s risk of having an adverse cardiovascular event.

Due to their hype, 15% of Americans have either taken a GLP-1 at some point or are currently using one, along with about 2% of the adult population in Europe and the UK. But there’s no such thing as a magic pill (or in this case, a magic injection). 

Primarily, GLP-1s are used for weight loss and managing Type 2 Diabetes. However, recently, users have reported that they’re shedding more than just pounds. 

After many noticed that they had lost a significant amount of hair, they began to wonder what exactly was causing this undesirable side effect. Now, experts are looking into why and when GLP-1 users are losing their locks and whether or not anything can be done to prevent it.