Dx of MPN Myeloproliferative disorder ET Essential thrombocythemia
JAK2 positive in June 2024. I am allergic to blue and green dye, hydroxyurea 500 mg ordered daily. The capsule is green and pink. I attempted to take it with Zyrtec for one week and broke out with a rash on legs and arms. Long story short, it comes in a white tablet that medicare initially denied but then an approval with copayment of $1000 dollars and it could be compounded by local pharmacy for same cost. My research indicates it comes in a white capsule but I was unable to find the supplier or cost. Pharmacist said to open it and put in applesauce and swallow. With all the warnings not to open the capsule and my own concern to expose my mouth and esophagus this was not an option. After joining a face book group with ET, it was suggested to purchase gelatin capsules and transfer contents. I put on gloves, a mask, and over a paper towel I remove the green part and put the drug and pink part in the gelatin capsule. I transfer enough for one week. Since this is a lifelong treatment I would like to ask if anyone here has this drug in the white capsule?
If so, who makes it? Thanks