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Does 2.5 Mg Of Methotrexate For Arthritis Lead To Hair Fall?

Hello, I just started taking methotrexate for arthritis pain and also just found out that it causes hair loss. What percentage of people taking this drug do lose their hair. I am taking only 2.5 mg to start. Is that enough to cause hair loss? Brenda
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your query of hairfall, my treatment advice is -

1. Methotrexate can cause hairfall in higher doses.
2. You need to go for investigations like hemoglobin, serum iron and B12 to rule out other cause of hairfall.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Does 2.5 Mg Of Methotrexate For Arthritis Lead To Hair Fall?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your query of hairfall, my treatment advice is - 1. Methotrexate can cause hairfall in higher doses. 2. You need to go for investigations like hemoglobin, serum iron and B12 to rule out other cause of hairfall. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.