ANYONE LOSS HAIR WHILE ON VICTOZA

[xstitchnheaven]

I have type 2 diabetes. My doctor prescribed Byetta and I tried it for several months and the nausea side effects of it was devastating and caused me to gain even more weight. So, when my doctor told me about victoza and its weight loss benefits I was extremely excited about this revolutionary drug that would help lower my blood sugar level, AND LOSE WEIGHT at the same time.  

In the beginning, Victoza was God sent to me. My apetite decreased and I dropped 15 pounds in about 4-6 months. And I did not experience nausea at any time. Then, all of a sudden the weight loss stopped. My weight loss became stagnated and have been ever since. It has been 2 years since that time and while my blood glucose level and A1C is good, I have gained the 15 pounds back and more. No matter what I do, I cannot lose weight.

Before Byette, my doctor tried many different kinds of pills (example metformin and glumetra) but the sides effects had my life on hold. I had untrollable bowel explosions 24/7. I hhave heard many people say they loss weight on these pills but not me, just the 24/7 bowel explosions.

I would like to hear if anyone have ever experience hear loss whille on Victoza. I have not seen anywhere that this is a side effect but my hair began balding in big patches right after I got on Victoza and thinning out. It is still light this and I am so frustrated, conscioused and sometime down over it. I know it could be worse but my hair stylist is convince that it has to e=be my Victoza meds because this was not happening before. I bought expensive all natural hair vitamins with biotin in it that was spposed to help grow my hair back and make it full again but that made it worse. I have gone to a 2nd & 3rd hairstylist for their opinion and they are all at a loss and said it has to be my diabetes medicine. I even went to a a dermattologist but she did not know why it was happening.

If anyone have this problem or know why this is happening since I became diabetic please let me know. My endocinologist said the only alternative is to place me on insulin bvut I refused because that would mean more weight gain plus the Victoza is working to keep my glucose under control.

[Rosie3312]

I am writing this in the hopes that it will help others who are frustrated and afraid that Victoza is causing hair loss. I'm a type 2 Diabetic insulin dependent. I was well controlled for ten years without insulin up until last three years so I was out on Victoza to help me. And did I get hair loss? Yes !!! It made me lose so much of my beautiful thick and wavy hair.
I proved it to myself twice over. After the first two or three months of staring Victoza I noticed my hair thining all around and I could see clear to my scalp in the front in a mirror. I was horrified. All doctors said no to not the Victoza and just laughed. So I quit Victoza and had hair grow back. Then after a break I decided to try it again as so many other people had great success on Victoza. So again I faithfully began Victoza and yet again the hair loss started and now it's even more visible. Forget the hair loss. I had a friend who also was on it and now has three nodules in her throat. Now my tsh is high and I have a thyroid issue that is being checked at the moment. So don't let anyone tell you how great Victoza is when it's not. It even causes medullary thyroid cancer so be careful and be aware. Stick to diet and exercise or other pills that aren't as harmful as this stuff. Everyone is running studies and tests on this stuff. Don't be a lab rat of theirs.

[PibbleGal]

I was at my hairdresser's today to get a cut, and she said "do you know you have all these bald patches?" I didn't! She showed me in a mirror, and I was stunned!  One was quite large, and I have about four others! Thank goodness I have lots of fine hair, and my hair covers the bald patches—for now. I've been on Victoza for 3 months, a miserable 3 months of great blood sugar testing but horrible stomach issues. I finally decided enough is enough and weaned myself off Victoza a week ago. I've no doubt that the hair loss is a result of my taking this drug. I've never had any hair or scalp issues and had very healthy hair. I can only hope that the problem will resolve now that I'm off this horrid medication.  I sat in her chair and googled "Victoza and hair loss," and feel  confirmed by reading these posts that the medication is the culprit.

[Mike_Moody]

Hello, I too am a recent user of Victoza. For my diabetes I am so upset, depressed, and confused. My hair has started comeing out by the handful. In discussing this extreme hair loss with my cardiologist, she mentioned the fact that people have been expienceing the same side effects of hair loss from useing Vitoza. According to the internet. I do not want to lose my hair. This is very stressful and heartbreaking to me. Now i have to deal with my anziety of the stress and worry of going bald. This is not fair!!!!!!!

[Type2lady]

I am type 2 diabetes  and started Victoza three weeks ago. It lowered my sugar level. No weight loss to date though. However, I noticed, that I am losing a significant amount of hair everyday. I already have thinning hair and taking a solution similar to Rogaine at the moment. But, I never had quite hair loss before victoza. Does hair loss really a side effect of Victoza? Thank you

[vrobaldo]

Dear Doctor:  In my case it's a little more complicated...I don't know how much influence the Victoza had.  I started a diet seriously needed since I was obese at 5' and 213#.  Eight months later, with a strict diet under medical care and the addition of Victoza because of borderline diabetes, I have lost almost 70 pounds!  I'm thrilled at the weight loss and it has done me a lot of good physically.  However, I have noticed a serious amount of shedding I never had before.  My hair is colored (not bleached) dark blonde to cover gray, and it was long to my waist and very nice before my diet.  I Must tell you that, under my request, my diet consists ONLY of boiled plantains semi-ripe and a protein shake with strawberries twice a day, a cup of coffee for bkfast and a toast at night.  THAT's ALL.  I saw a dermatologist who prescribed some drops to be used for a couple of weeks but gave me refills, but those are for redness and problems in the scalp.  I don't have any I can see.  But now my hair is barely shoulder length and MUCH thinner than before.  No bald patches, though.  I have read strenuously about the different causes of hair loss in women.  BTW, I'm white and 59 yrs. old.  I see no less shedding with these drops.  My endocrinologist tells me that it could be a side effect of Victoza, but I have researched this, and other than this thread, have found no evidence of hair loss being a side effect of Victoza.  I have had my thyroid checked, all labs seem to have excellent results.  In your experience, could this hair loss be a side effect to Victoza? and if so, do you have any idea as to whether it would be permanent?  My doctor and I are planning to discontinue the medication as soon as I reach my goal, in another 3-4 months.  I just don't want to end up bald by then.  Would you please give me your opinion as a second opinion of sorts to my doctor's information?  Really appreciate your attention.  Thank you!

[bfaske]

My mother has been complaining about hair loss also. She says her hair texture has even changed the strands seem to be thinner rather than the coarse texture it has always been. Her hair has also lost its natural curl. The biggest problem is the thinning and shedding of her hair. She had taken the Rx and then quit for financial reasons. During that time her hair stopped shedding and she had new growth. Then once she was able to take the Rx again she realized the shedding came back. She will be talking to her Dr. about the problem next week. When she talked to me about it I googled victoza hair loss. That is how I found this thread! I am so glad that you spoke up about your experiences!! THANK YOU!!