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Grace Walsh

Does Ozempic cause hair loss? Doctors reveal the truth about the drug's side effects

Comb with strands of hair fallen out over the top, representing the question of does Ozempic cause hair loss

Does Ozempic cause hair loss? As demand for it and similar weight loss drugs increases, users have taken to social media to share concerns that the injectable may cause some worrying side effects. 

Ozempic is one of the brand names for a diabetes drug called semaglutide, a medication that can help those with the condition manage their glucose levels and has the side effect of appetite suppression. It's been around for years but in recent months Ozempic has become a hot topic of conversation as a shortage of Wegovy (the drug's sister brand approved for weight loss) led to Ozempic's off-label prescription as a weight loss drug.

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