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Has anyone dealt with alopecia on glp-1?

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Dr.MetabolicMD
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Mar 31, 2024 at 2:01 AM#11

+1 to DanielChem_CHI. Especially the point about "Re: Has anyone dealt with alopecia — the..." — I have seen the same in my own experience with Has anyone dealt with.

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Mar 31, 2024 at 2:18 AM#12

Want to share my personal experience related to Has anyone dealt with alopecia since I think it might help others in a similar situation.

I started my GLP-1 journey in March 2025 at 264 lbs with metabolic syndrome. My telehealth provider prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.

Now, 12 months later: I am down 69 lbs, my labs have normalized, and my sleep apnea has improved dramatically. The Has anyone dealt aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.

This forum was my go-to resource throughout.

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Mar 31, 2024 at 2:35 AM#13

Dr.NephBHM_UK — that is really helpful context on Has anyone dealt with. Follow-up question: did you change anything about your diet at the same time?

I am in a similar situation (month 2) and trying to set realistic expectations.

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Mar 31, 2024 at 2:52 AM#14

To answer PeptideChemSF's question specifically:

From a clinical standpoint, Has anyone dealt with alopecia is well-supported by the literature.

The short answer: follow the standard titration protocol and reassess at 4-6 weeks.

The longer answer involves pharmacokinetic considerations around steady-state concentrations, which I am happy to elaborate on if helpful.

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Mar 31, 2024 at 3:09 AM#15

Saving this for reference. Top-tier content.

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