I am 81. I take Hydrea three times a week. My platelets are normal now. I remember when I was first diagnosed about three years ago and read about Hydrea how terrified I was. My biggest reaction was some hair loss initially, but that has stopped my suggestion. My suggestion is find out if she can take the Hygia before she goes to bed. I take mine in the morning but I have read many articles which says take and get a bedtime is better and then she’ll bypass the sleepiness. I wish her well.