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Off the Xelganz
I have been taking Xelganz for about a year just this month my insurance approved my coverage. It has worked great on hair regrowth all over my face and body (except for male pattern baldness). The issue I have had with this drug is the numerous upper respiratory infections and chronic coughs. I also have many dysplastic nevus on my back and upper abdomen which puts me at higher risk for skin cancers.
My dilemma is I have a two year old beautiful baby girl. I love the way this drug has grown my eyebrows and some lashes back but I fear the risk factor involved with depression of my immune system. Do I give into vanity and take this drug or do I put my long term health above the risk? As of now I have stopped the Xelganz. I have concluded that my daughter needs a father more than I need two two-inch strips of hair above my eyes. I fear losing my brows and will continue my steroid injections for now.
What are your opinions on this subject? Is the drug worth or not worth the risk? I greatly appreciate all of your thoughts.
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Comment by hagster on September 18, 2017 at 5:23pm
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iauiugu - Xeljanz has been approved by the FDA. In fact, there is supposed to be a Xeljanz topical coming next year.
A lot of insurance companies do not question meds that have been prescribed for a patient.
Since it is a med for Rheumatoid Arthritis, using it to "grow hair" is considered off label use. Should be OK as long as the doc informs you that it is off label.
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Comment by michael.kiyoshi.salvatore on September 18, 2017 at 4:50pm
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Thanks for sharing your story Brian! I'm sorry the medication had such bad effects on you. How did you manage to get your insurance to cover it, though? I thought it required FDA clearance
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Comment by Frrankie on September 18, 2017 at 12:38pm
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Cheri A, Hana is not a troll but a fraud. Look into both issues I mentioned. Not trolling anyone but Hana here. Just shinning light on a nerrow perspective on why to use a Jac inhibitor.
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Comment by Cheri A on September 18, 2017 at 12:16pm
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I thought we controlled for Trolls here.
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Cheri A, how could you not consider orthodox jews. Tattoos are prohibited in 5hat religion. Sorry but I don't think you are being considerit.
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Lol, what about vegans Cheri A.
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I fully understand the eyebrow thing but living a long life is so much more important. Find a really reputable microblade expert and get some nice eyebrows. That's what I did and I love them! No one can tell and it relieves so much stress and embarrassment. Good luck.
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So, Hana, you did post grad work (masters), but not phd?
Thats what we all have problems with. Sure, you have done some studies, but you are NOT an MD. Yet trying to convince some that you are.
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Dr, you kinda turn me on are you on Tender!
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"Dr. Hina" you are disgusting and despicable. An MD is a MEDICAL DOCTOR. You are not an MD. Stop calling yourself an MD. Homeopathy is not a science. Stop preying on these people that have alopecia and giving false hope. You should be banned from this forum
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