Does Ongentys cause hair loss or weight gain?

Written by Teresa Carvalho, MS |

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Does Ongentys cause hair loss or weight gain?

Category: Ongentys

Hair loss and weight gain were not reported as side effects of Ongentys in clinical trials, and patients should talk with their healthcare team if such events occur. However, weight loss is a common side effect of the therapy.

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Teresa Carvalho, MS Teresa holds her Master of Science in cell and molecular biology from Coimbra University, Portugal. She was a researcher and science communicator for several years at the Institute for Research and Innovation in Health in Oporto, Portugal. From 2013, she has held a fellowship working with Pulmonary Hypertension Europe as a patient advocate, social media/website manager, public relations officer, and translator. Her work has been focused on providing patients access to treatments, raising awareness for pulmonary hypertension, and promoting patient empowerment.