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How fast do you start to feel hydroxyurea symptoms?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Jun 15 7:07am | Replies (61)
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@barbweav

I am 77 years old and have been on one 500 mg hydroxyurea capsule per day since December,, 2023, for my PV. I, like you, was very worried about side effects from the drug but, so far, I have had no real side effects except some minor issues with constipation which I address using s stool softener every other day. As others have said, your dr will put you on another drug if this one causes significant side effects.

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nohrt4me | @nohrt4me | Mar 17 9:07am

Thanks for mentioning constipation. I have that occasionally even though I drink lots of water. My husband suggested probiotics. I that was hooey on par with CBD oil and told him to stop looking up stuff on Google. But then the oncologist suggested it, and, by golly, it has helped!

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Mar 18 9:13am

Welcome to Connect, @barbweav Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Hydroxurea. No one wants to take meds daily but when they can keep us healthy and avoid potential issues with too many red blood cells, or for others, too many platelets, the meds become life savers.

Did you have any symptoms leading up to your diagnosis of PV or was this found with routine blood work?

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