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I just started arava for arthritis & am concerned about hair loss. should i be? it's a side effect. any anecdotal evidence from your patients?
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Hair loss: has been reported but is quite RARE Hope this is helpful!
Answered 8/12/2019
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Reversible: Hair loss is a known side effect of Arava. In arthritis studies, 10% of people taking Arava experienced hair loss - a higher number than the other treatments to which it was compared. It’s worth sharing your concerns with your doctor both up-front and if you experience hair loss. However, that hair loss is reversible - if a person stops taking Arava, his hair grows back.
Answered 8/20/2019
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