Biotin

[Margie63]

My daughter has tried to take Folic Acid for a hair growth supplement and it caused severe stomach cramping with her. Has anyone taken Biotin, if so what dosage, did it help from hair loss from the medication, did you have any side effects. She is on 6mp or Mercaptopurine or Purinthol, all the same drug.

Thanks.

 

[Cat-a-Tonic]

Hi, welcome to the forum. After I started taking Entocort, I noticed more hair in the shower drain. Because of that, I take 5 mg biotin daily. I haven't experienced any side effects, and I have noticed less hair falling out. I was told that you need to take at least 3 mg for it to be effective for hair loss. I hope that helps!

 

[Mayflower537]

I'll second Cat's advice. That's what my derm told me - at least 3000 mcg (which equals 3 mg ) for hair. Also if you can find biotin with zinc in it, it's supposed to be more effective that way.