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Posted 2/28/2015 3:52 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry if this has been asked before but today I started taking Asacol, three tablets two times a day. I've heard it can cause hair loss, I was wondering if there's any way to prevent or at least limit this? Like actually stop it from falling out. On other sites some individuals were speaking of taking certain vitamins and/or using shampoos that contain Biotin etc. would this completely prevent hair loss?

I've not lost any and I've had UC for about three months, I've not been on pred at all if it matters. I've also heard of people taking Asacol with no hair loss so I understand it doesn't happen to everyone.

Post Edited (FTO89) : 2/28/2015 8:55:51 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 2/28/2015 6:12 PM (GMT 0)
What you hear and what happens are two different beasts. I've been on it as well as salofalk retention enemas (and I'll state their importance in treatment & treatment) for 26 years with no problem regarding hairloss.

What state are you in regarding your flare? And are you/were you on a steroid med?

take a multi b rather than just biotin....

Welcome to the forum.
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Posted 2/28/2015 6:24 PM (GMT 0)
There was something that someone mentioned that helped but I can't rember what it was. Did you use the search function? Personally, I think you're worrying too much about it. This is only a rare side effect that few experience, although it does happen. Many take it for decades with no side effects at all.
Posted 3/1/2015 12:40 AM (GMT 0)
You can search "Asacol hair loss" but it might cause you stress for no reason. It's a possible side effect (low) and some take biotin and folic acid (I'd check with doctor).

But, I also worried about it (long ago when taking it) and searched and read horror stories about 'handfuls of hair' falling out but nothing happened to me. I can't remember but I probably counted each hair lost after every shower for weeks.

Be careful drawing conclusions from web reports. They're likely telling the truth but you're losing the fact that people are from all over the world and many just report or type up something they're having a problem with. The vast majority of folks taking Asacol with no side effects will not usually post on the net "Asacol Isn't Causing Me Hair Loss"...make sense?

You should be fine.

Stress, the flare itself, poor nutrition can all cause hair loss (again, low chance). So, relax, rest and eat as nutritional as possible. Wish you well.
Posted 3/1/2015 2:51 AM (GMT 0)
Many people who are on Asacol are also on pred, which can also cause hair loss. The fact that you are not on pred is another factor in your favor.
Posted 3/1/2015 2:04 PM (GMT 0)
I do not believe one can prevent a medication side effect. You're not having that side effect, so no worries. Yes, some have suggested certain shampoos or supplements before, although I cannot remember them. Try searching the forum.
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