imuran and hairloss

malakai

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Joined : Aug 2007

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Posted 10/6/2007 11:52 AM (GMT -6)

Hi for all of you that are on imuran, did you experience hair loss and if yes, does it go away after 3 some months (after your body gets adjusted to the meds) or is your hair thinner permanently?

I was on asacol (and currently am on top of the imuran) and my hair has gotten thinner.

Just wanted to prepare myself.

thanks

~malakai

Nanners

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Posted 10/6/2007 3:42 PM (GMT -6)

I am no longer taking Imuran, but when I did my hair really came out. Alot of folks have found that taking 1 mg Folic Acid and if you can handle it some Biotin. They really help to slow the hair loss down. I wish I could stomach them, but can't tolerate any supplements except probiotics, sigh!!

Ides

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Posted 10/6/2007 3:46 PM (GMT -6)

Both Imuran and Asacol can cause hair loss. Imuran is a folic acid antagonist so making sure you get some does help.

malakai

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Posted 10/6/2007 5:29 PM (GMT -6)

aieeeee. ok folic acid and biotin

thanks.... =0|

teddybearweiser

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Posted 10/7/2007 3:58 AM (GMT -6)

Hi I have been on Imuran for over 2 years and have no hair lose or no thinning either. My hair is very
full. Are you using a salon shampoo?

malakai

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Posted 10/7/2007 1:00 PM (GMT -6)

yep using salon hair products. =0)

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