Zepbound and Hair loss
I have been on Zepbound for about a year and I am experiencing hair loss/thinning. I have been taking 5,000 Biotin, but still happening. Anyone else experience this and what has helped you?
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@cocobean603 I have been on zepbound for a year, as well. I have experienced hair loss over a period of time, not relating it to the zepbound. WOW! I have been at a loss trying to figure out what is going on. I will definitely talk to my doctor in February. Thank you for posting. Had no idea.
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3 ReactionsTry a hair oil called Vegamour. It is a little pricey but works amazingly!!
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3 ReactionsI started zepbound 2.5 in March 2025. Around July, I started losing hair. In December, that stopped and I now 2 months later have lots of visible new growth hairs all over. My derm said no to biotin (an expensive way to do nothing) and suggested minoxidil topical 3x/week. I did not start the minoxidil as I wanted to give it a little more time. What I did believe stopped the hair loss and started new growth was a slow down in rate of weight loss and daily protein shakes (started that around September). I have lost about 60 lbs and am stabilizing around that number. I only went to Zep 5 mg and no higher.
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3 ReactionsSame here. Trying to find resolution. Someone suggested minoxidi tropical, 3x/week. Have not tried yet, will talk to doctor my next visit.
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2 ReactionsI, too, am experiencing hair loss. Handfuls. Similar to the loss that occurred during course of treatment involving interferon. In that case, hair came back once treatment ceased. With Zepbound, I started in May 2025. It is now February 2026 and I have lost 57 pounds. Hair loss is relatively recent, in the last few months. Thanks to those who have shared their experience and advice.
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1 ReactionIt is temporary . You find that in someone who lost a lot weight on low calorie diet without GLP-1 too.
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5 ReactionsI would like recommendations too on hair loss. I have been on 2.5 for a year and lost weight rapidly for 3-4 months. About 30 libs total now. But hair loss started in last 6 months or so. Don’t want to increase dose as constipation was issue when I trialed at 5.0 dose. I was told hair loss would like stop eventually but I am losing patience with that. Have started to increase exercise cardio (already was active with tennis) and will start multi vitamin. Appreciate any feedback for anyone who has been successful with stopping hair loss.
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Can you share specifically what protein shake worked for you. That is good news!
I use Fairlife after trying other brands. It has 30 grams protein and 150 calories and I do really like the chocolate. Less sweet than some others.
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2 Reactions@dsisko Thank you… going to try it:)