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Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Nov 4 11:06am | Replies (597)
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@chimo

I appreciate your quick response to my post. Yes, I have been running scared too!
What drug is HU? How long have you been taking HU? I am happy to hear you have not experienced any side effects. Lucky you!
I will take your advice about taking it after eating and then hydrating we’ll all day

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janemc | @janemc | Jul 12 8:23am

HU = Hydroxyurea.

I started taking it after my ET diagnosis in October 2023.

Some posters here have been taking it for decades.

While HU is technically "chemo," and side effects ARE possible, happily for most of us this inexpensive, readily-available drug is tolerated well.

HU has been in wide use for quite a while . . . it's also used for sickle cell anemia.

For me, the green-and-pink capsules are a welcome alternative to cardiovascular complications.

Say, were you also advised to take low-dose aspirin?

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