However, no study has directly demonstrated that semaglutide is the cause of hair loss
They work by suppressing appetite, but side effects such as muscle loss, nausea and diarrhoea have been reported and its common to regain the weight after stopping treatment
For people taking between 0.5 mg and 2.4 mg of subcutaneous semaglutide, nausea increased from 23% of those taking 0.5 mg to 68% of those taking 2.4 mg, and vomiting increased from 9% to 45%
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Chair of RACGP Specific Interests Obesity Management, GP and dietitian Dr Terri-Lynne South says this is not the first time issues around semaglutide and mental health have been raised, but the studies can be conflicting
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