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Any advice for taking Hydroxyurea when you're sick?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: 3 days ago | Replies (16)
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@bluegrasspv2018

In 2018 I was diagnosed with Polycythemia Vera (PV) which is a sister to your essential thrombocythemia (ET). I have been taking Hydroxyurea (HU) for 6 years now. I take one 500 mg every morning. I have taken it every day even when I am sick. I figure blood clots from my PV will not take a holiday because I am sick. I have never had any adverse reactions. HU is an old friend of mine that I believe keeps me from getting those pesky blood clots. So until my doctor says otherwise, HU will be my constant companion. I wish you all the best. Living the wonderous life in the heartland of America, Kentucky

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ambervillager | @ambervillager | Jan 23 2:10pm

Thank you for this. It was very encouraging to me. I am gradually learning to consider HU as a friend but I'm still learning about it, so it was comforting to read your very positive experience with it.

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