Common ones reported by the Government of Canada include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite, especially when starting the medication or increasing the dose
For active manufacturing facilities with rapid product turnover, room temperature storage may prove sufficient, though we recommend monitoring batch dates carefully to ensure optimal potency in final formulations
Do: Use a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo Condition every wash (hydrated hair is less prone to breakage) Pat dry gently rather than rubbing vigorously Use a wide-tooth comb, never a fine-tooth comb on wet hair Sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase (reduces friction) Keep up regular washing (skipping washes does not save hair, it just saves the fallen hairs for one dramatic shower) Do not: Use tight hairstyles (ponytails, braids, buns) that create traction Apply heat styling tools frequently Use harsh chemical treatments (bleaching, perming, relaxing) Pull or tug at shedding hair (it will fall when ready) Obsessively count fallen hairs (it amplifies stress, which worsens shedding) Strategy 6: stress management (seriously) This strategy sounds soft compared to lab work and supplementation, but the cortisol-hair-loss connection is well-documented
Communicate your current medication, dosage, and treatment history clearly during the intake process so your MEDVi provider can create an appropriate continuation plan
"Beyond GLP-1: the next wave of weight-loss medication innovation." October 2025
