Guest guest Posted October 13, 2002 Report Share Posted October 13, 2002 Hi Jeanine, Thanks for the hair loss info. ARAVA does indeed cause hair loss and diarrhea In fact, I have taken just about every medication for RA that is available except Remicade, and ARAVA was the only medication that immediately caused hair loss (within the first week on it) and it took almost 4 months after stopping the drug for my hair to stop falling out. I WAS ONLY ON THE MED FOR 2 WEEKS.. The good part the drug worked-the bad effects were the hair loss and rash on both arms. I am considering trying it again because it worked so well, but really do not want the hair loss. The last time I was afraid my hair would not return as it took so long to stop falling out. The hair falling out is definitely a sign of the liver being effected but also can be reversed when stopped. I honestly don't know if it helped but I did start Rogaine during that time and used it for 3-4 months. My hair stopped falling out and has not started coming out again ????so do I try it or not????so many hard questions. Thanks again Love Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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