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Have You Had Hair Loss With Sulfasalazine?

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Wichita, KS

I'm on my third week of adding Sulfasalazine to my Hydroxychloroquine regiment. I've been noticing my hair falling out the last few days, but tonight it is coming out in chunks. Has anyone experienced this? I am taking folic acid along with Biotin.

June 11, 2017
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Members shared mixed experiences in response to the question about hair loss with Sulfasalazine, with some reporting significant thinning or... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences in response to the question about hair loss with Sulfasalazine, with some reporting significant thinning or loss after weeks or months on the medication, while others had taken it for years without any hair-related issues. Several members pointed to Plaquenil (Hydroxychloroquine) as a more likely culprit for severe hair loss, and a few mentioned that combining multiple medications like Methotrexate, Humira, or Leflunomide made it difficult to pinpoint which drug was responsible. A recurring theme was the uncertainty and frustration of managing side effects when multiple treatments are involved, balanced by reassurance from those who had experienced similar challenges.

A myRAteam Member

I've been on Sulfasalazine for quite a few years and have never experienced hair loss but I do get ringing in the ears which I think is a side effect

June 24, 2017
A myRAteam Member

Thank you for all the feedback everyone! It has slowed down a bit, we will see how it goes!

June 20, 2017
A myRAteam Member

I have!

June 12, 2017
A myRAteam Member

no hair loss yet. it's been 6 mons

June 22, 2017
A myRAteam Member

Uggg, it's terrible

June 19, 2017

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