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How do You Manage Side Effects Of Hydrea or Hydroxyurea for ET?
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Now to your question about the side effects from Hydrea. Rash is listed as a common side effect.
@huronshores @mjpm2406 @lefsequeen @tresman10 @cblowers1 @shenriq have you had a red pinpoint rash as a side effect of hydroxyurea?
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Have been on Hydrea for over 3 years, plus aspirin. Present dose totals 24x500mg per week. That is what it has taken to get platelets down to 324 at last lab test. Yes, I have had a rash on my back, which I think is from Hydrea, but how can you know for sure? @huronshores
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No, that is not something I've experienced. I wish, however, I'd had it emphasized early on to avoid direct sunlight while on HU. I sat out in the sun at kids' athletic events for years and years and never worried much about it. But I really have a lot of skin damage now.