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Is Discontinuation Of Folitrax And Folvite Safe For 65 Year Old Woman?

IMy wife has been suffering from Escloroderma and subsequently reynod decease since long. Rheumatalogist has been giving tablets foletrax and folvite tablets for long time resulting in fast falling of hair. She is 65 yrs old. Shall she give up these medicines now if no harm is done to her health. Kg
Sat, 15 Oct 2016
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Hi welcome to HCM
AS IS NORM IN ALLOPATHIC WORLD it is not safe to discontinue abruptly the medicine which you have been taking for years together . yes you can do it gradually . For present problems as falling hair , may be due to other factors like lacking proper nutrition in her diet and lack of activity level and age factor can't be ruled out .
Intake of proper proper nutrition vitamins minerals antioxidants in natural form and almonds ginger garlic , amla and sufficient hydration also Pranayam - deep breathing ,Bhramary , Kapalbhati , yoga , meditation and proper rest & sleep and massage with almond oil in head may make a difference .
In my opinion , by following above regime , gradually giving up the medicine will not be a problem .
Better option is to consult your doctor widely
Or you can consult another doctor for second opinion for giving up .

Hope this helps solve your query .

Take care . All the best .
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Is Discontinuation Of Folitrax And Folvite Safe For 65 Year Old Woman?

Hi welcome to HCM AS IS NORM IN ALLOPATHIC WORLD it is not safe to discontinue abruptly the medicine which you have been taking for years together . yes you can do it gradually . For present problems as falling hair , may be due to other factors like lacking proper nutrition in her diet and lack of activity level and age factor can t be ruled out . Intake of proper proper nutrition vitamins minerals antioxidants in natural form and almonds ginger garlic , amla and sufficient hydration also Pranayam - deep breathing ,Bhramary , Kapalbhati , yoga , meditation and proper rest & sleep and massage with almond oil in head may make a difference . In my opinion , by following above regime , gradually giving up the medicine will not be a problem . Better option is to consult your doctor widely Or you can consult another doctor for second opinion for giving up . Hope this helps solve your query . Take care . All the best .