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Title: methotrexate and hair loss
Post by: kellyptyler on October 01, 2010, 06:33:57 PM
did you lose your hair while taking methotrexate?
Title: Re: methotrexate and hair loss
Post by: Rayven on October 01, 2010, 07:19:07 PM
I don't know how it is administered for autoimmune diseases but when I had an ectopic pregnancy some years ago, I was given two rounds of methotrexate. The first round I didn't notice anything (except the body pains that go with the ectopic) but round two, my hair "shed" big time.  I didn't lose clumps that left bald spots but just a LOT of extra hair in my brush, hair ties and shower drain.  Not sure if that helps.  I don't know how the dosing is different.
Title: Re: methotrexate and hair loss
Post by: kellyptyler on October 02, 2010, 08:58:51 AM
Thanks Rayven...another question..how many mgs does everyone take?