Hair Loss from Asacol or Prednisone?

I’m taking prednisone and asacol, my hair is falling out quite a bit and the dr. doesn’t agree that it’s from Asacol. He thinks it may be from the prednisone. Will this subside? I’ve been taking asacol for about 3 months and about a month ago is when my hair started falling out drastically. Its getting very thin, and I’m afraid of going bald and as a female that’s very scary.

Based on the medications you are taking, I assume you have IBD (inflammatory bowel disease). Prednisone is one of the many medications that may cause you to lose hair or have thinning of the hair. It causes many other negative side effects. However, if you need to be on these medications for a medical condition, it is a catch 22 situation. You need to speak to your doctor about your side effects and your concern for hair loss. You should never stop taking any medication on your own without speaking with your doctor.