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Is Hair Loss A Side Effect Of Trulicity Drug Intake In Type 2 Diabetic Patients?

I recently started taking trulicity I am diabetic type 2 I have taken this medication for about 5 month and notice my scalp is very sore and am experiencing a trememdous amount of hair so much so that I am about to ask my endro Dr to possibly stop this med because of the amount of hair loss is this a side effect of this medication
Fri, 24 Aug 2018
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Trulicity is composed of 'Dulaglutide', which is a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 agonist). GLP-1 is a hormone that is involved in the normalization of level of glucose in blood (glycemia).
Most common side effects encountered with its use include gastrointestinal disorders namely dyspepsia, decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Serious adverse reactions include acute pancreatitis, hypoglycemia and renal impairment.
It is not known to cause hair loss as side effect.
Kindly consult Dermatologist in this regard for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Is Hair Loss A Side Effect Of Trulicity Drug Intake In Type 2 Diabetic Patients?

Hello Trulicity is composed of Dulaglutide , which is a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 agonist). GLP-1 is a hormone that is involved in the normalization of level of glucose in blood (glycemia). Most common side effects encountered with its use include gastrointestinal disorders namely dyspepsia, decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Serious adverse reactions include acute pancreatitis, hypoglycemia and renal impairment. It is not known to cause hair loss as side effect. Kindly consult Dermatologist in this regard for clinical evaluation and appropriate management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.