Howdy.... Is anyone using the drug Olumiant? I suffer from a form of alopecia universalis and have been offered to take it
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Ewa Pilch Pharmacist, Editor
5 months ago
Olumiant is a preparation containing baricitinib, which reduces inflammation. It was originally approved for the treatment of adults with rheumatoid arthritis for whom previous treatment has not worked. In 2022, it was recognized by the FDA as an effective preparation, m.in, in the treatment of alopecia.
Like any other medication, it can cause side effects. This does not mean that every patient will experience them. We wrote about whether to be afraid of adverse drug reactions in the article:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/czy-bac-sie-dzialan-niepozadanych-lekow
If you notice side effects associated with the use of the drug, I encourage you to consult your doctor. You can also take advantage of teleconsultation, e.g. via the Gdziepolek.pl portal:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja
Side effects reported so far include, m.in infections such as shingles, herpes, intestinal and urinary tract infections, nausea, weight gain, changes in blood parameters (e.g. low white blood cell count).
I also encourage you to report any side effects of the drug. Reporting side effects allows you to increase control over the medicines available on the market. We wrote more about how and why to report side effects in the article:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jak-i-dlaczego-zglaszac-dzialania-niepozadane
You can read about our methods for baldness in the article: