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Is Biotin Safe After Kidney And Pancreas Transplants?

Posted on Wed, 28 Jan 2015

Question: I have had a kidney transplant and a pancreas transplant they were separate surgerys . I have started taking 600 mg of biotin is it safe to. My hair has thinned drastically. Tht is why I started taking it

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Biotin is usually safe, but can affect some medici

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern. Tacrolimus (Prograf), an anti-rejection medication, can cause hair loss.
If you are on it, you should not alter the dose of tacrolimus.
Biotin is a B vitamin. The daily requirement is 30 mcg. It usually does not cause any interaction with most medicines. Taking biotin along with some medications that are changed by the liver might increase the effects and side effects of some medications.
Let me know the medicines you are on and I would be able to advise better.
Take care,
Dr Noble Zachariah

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Noble Zachariah (5 minutes later)

My meds r prgraf,, celcept, prednizone for the antirejection

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No documented interaction with biotin

Detailed Answer:
These drugs are not known to have interaction with Biotin.
However your doctor should be informed of all medicines and supplements you take and consent obtained.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar