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chrissycl
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hi wonder if you can offer any advice ,
I have R A and have been taking Salazopyrin EN-Tabs 500mg for since diagnosed (2 years) and Enbrel injections for 14 months and have just noticed the I am losing hair from my arms and legs,not my head although this is a little thin from taking luefonamide over 18 months ago. I wondered whether these drugs may be the cause . has anyone else suffered from anything similar.
thank you
I have R A and have been taking Salazopyrin EN-Tabs 500mg for since diagnosed (2 years) and Enbrel injections for 14 months and have just noticed the I am losing hair from my arms and legs,not my head although this is a little thin from taking luefonamide over 18 months ago. I wondered whether these drugs may be the cause . has anyone else suffered from anything similar.
thank you
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Hi Chrissy
ive been on Salazopyrin otherwise known as salfasalazine for 27 years. i used to be on a hefty dose of 6 a day until i started methotrexate and infliximab 7 years ago and have now cut down to 2 a day.
i must admit ive never noticed any hair loss with said drug.
i wouldnt worry at the moment but if you get a chance maybe ring the rhumy nurse on the hospital help desk if yours has one just for piece of mind.0 -
Thanks will be seeing nurse in a couple weeks so will save any worring till then0
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Hi Chrissy
Thanks for your posting.
For information on the side effects of Salazopyrin EN-Tabs ( contains Sulfasalazine) see http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/arthritis-information/drugs/sulfasalazine/possible-side-effects.aspx and on Enbrel (Etanercept) see http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/arthritis-information/drugs/etanercept/possible-side-effects.aspx.
Neither specifically mentions hair loss, so as MrDJ mentioned it would be a good idea to speak to your rheumatology nurse about this.
You are welcome to ring our helplines on 0808 800 4050 if you would like to have a chat about this.
Regards
Nick
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thank you for the info, I will be speaking to my rhummy nurse soon so will raise this with her . although iI have since found out that this happened to my mum after the menopause so maybe its a family thing.0
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