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 Mike Williams on September 13, 2017 at 3:09am

stop taking it

youre going to end up getting cancer 

who even knows whats going on internally with all your organs

Comment by Peaches on September 13, 2017 at 2:35am
Not at all worth it. I'd much rather have brow implants than to take this.
If you must, take natural remedies to boost ur immune system.
Comment by Cheryl, Co-founder on September 12, 2017 at 11:36pm

Hi Brian, I admire your thought process and think you are making the right decision.  Plus you are showing her how you deal with adversity.  But I think you already knew "your" answer. :)

Comment by CCV on August 15, 2017 at 2:48pm

You did the right thing. These meds don't address the root of the problem. They may stimulate the hair follicles temporarily, but as soon as you stop the medication, the hair loss continues. Good luck to you!

Comment by hagster on August 11, 2017 at 11:17am
not worth your health. if your brows concern you, buy some brow wigs to wear or consider microblading.
Comment by Coleen on July 28, 2017 at 10:35am

To me very much not worth the risk to health.

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