Simponi and Hair Loss: What Users Say

• SLD...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 8, 2013

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have been taking Simponi injections for over a year now. It works better than Humira. I also take Methotrexate, which has my hair coming out. I was taking 4 pills every week, now I'm taking 3 pills every week. I'm 39 years old, and my hair is coming out even when I just have it braided. I love the Simponi. I know when it's time to take it again, though."

• PsA...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 30, 2020

For Psoriatic Arthritis "I tried Simponi for 9 months for psoriatic arthritis. At first, it was like a miracle. Then the pustular psoriasis started on my legs, my hair started falling out, and my mood got very strange. Bloodwork showed super high cholesterol, which was 3 times what it ever was. Psoriasis flared worse than ever all over my body. My skin has never gone back to normal. Terrible, scary drug. Wish I'd never tried it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 12, 2022

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "This is terrible stuff. Made my RA worse. Caused side effects of extreme fatigue, muscle pains, psoriasis on my scalp and dermatitis, and my hair has been falling out. Also causing my lymph nodes to swell. It has been 3 months, so I am trying something else and will discontinue. Wish I never tried."

• Bob...
• September 29, 2022

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "I’ve been using Simponi for almost 10 years now. Since starting, my back, neck, and hip pain has gone from an 8/10 to a 2/10, and my energy has almost doubled. It’s been life-changing. Side effects for me included psoriasis, hair loss, and weight gain. Well worth it, though, to not always be in constant and debilitating pain all the time. After 10 years, I’d say it’s still about 90% effective."