Does Apokyn cause hair loss or weight gain?

Written by Marisa Wexler, MS |

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Does Apokyn cause hair loss or weight gain?

Category: Apokyn

Hair loss and weight gain have not been reported as side effects of Apokyn in clinical trials, but some studies published after its approval have indicated that some patients can gain weight while on the medication due to compulsive eating, a known side effect of dopamine agonists. Patients should talk with their healthcare team if such events occur.

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Marisa Wexler, MS Marisa holds a Master of Science in cellular and molecular pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. Her areas of expertise include cancer biology, immunology, and genetics, and she has worked as a science writing and communications intern for the Genetics Society of America.