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Tecfidera

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Dumont, NJ

Has anyone had hair loss from this drug. Please say yes or no because I am trying to see if that is a major issue or just in some people. Thank you all in advance.

December 7, 2020
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A MyMSTeam Member

No .. not over the 6+ years that I took it. I have now been taken off of it due to the inadequate level of absolute lymphocytes, however, hair is good. 8~}

March 30, 2021
A MyMSTeam Member

I don’t think my hair has thinned from Tecfidera, just getting grayer with age

December 9, 2020
A MyMSTeam Member

Yes - my hair has thinned quite a bit. The scalp is more visible, and the coarseness of each hair blade is thinner. Compare it to unhealthy lawn.

December 9, 2020
A MyMSTeam Member

I’ve been on Techfedera for almost 4 years and my hair is just as thick as ever.🤦🏻‍♀️

December 8, 2020
A MyMSTeam Member

I've been on Tecfidera since 2014 and I haven't noticed hair loss. I just turned 64 in September so I've been fortunate in many ways.

December 9, 2020

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