Protecting your hair if you restart or change GLP-1 medications Switching from one GLP-1 medication to another, or restarting after a break, carries a theoretical risk of triggering another round of telogen effluvium, particularly if the new medication or restart leads to another phase of rapid weight loss
Absolute contraindications include personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2), previous serious hypersensitivity to semaglutide or formulation components, pregnancy (the medication should be discontinued at least 2 months before planned conception), and breastfeeding due to insufficient data on excretion in human milk
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Inadequate fiber worsens constipation, a common side effect of slower gastric emptying
Prescribers and registered dietitians may monitor weight trend, waist change, strength, dietary intake, labs, and symptoms