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Hair loss after transplant, probably Tacrolimus: Anyone change meds?
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I’m 10 months post kidney transplant. I have thick and curly hair but losing a lot of hair due to Tacrolimus. I take it 6 capsules in the morning and 5 at night. In addition, I take 2 capsules of Myfortic (360 mg. each) and 2 at night, plus 5 grams Prednisone once a day. To help with the hair loss, I take 10,000 mcg. of Biotin, and I use Biotin shampoo. It seems to help a little.
I dined out only once on our wedding anniversary last December. Went to 2 pm late lunch which was nice as we were the only customers. Sometimes we do order takeout foods, but I still heat it more at home. No raw vegetables for me.
Being a transplant recipient is a challenge but beyond blessed and grateful for the gift of second life.
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@leahd It's so great to hear from you! 😊You and I are having the same experience so I am going to take it as normal for our stage in the transplant. I will have my two year anniversary in July. I take Biotin orally and I use the Biotin shampoo and conditioner too. I was hopeful that the hair loss was slowing down but this month it really picked up and gobs were coming out. After reading everyone's very helpful comments I am coming to the conclusion that everyone is correct. The hair loss appears to be a combination of the Tacronlimis, the stress of a major surgery, and just plain life stress (covid, etc). I was very happy to hear that some people had their hair stabilze or begin to grow back after time. If not, I can always buy a wig but at least I have my new kidney! You are correct that a transplant is not easy, but definitely worth it. I am very grateful for my new life too. It's wonderful to hear from you Leah! How is everything else going for you?