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@nancyra
There are heart issues on both sides of my family and l told my doctor no way no how. The HU is effecting my red and white blood cells, hemoglobin etc. I’m going to a specialist that deals with blood issues. If he says the same thing then l am heading to MD Anderson.
There has to be a way to receive a lower dosage then 500mg. I take 3 times a week and if l take more then everything goes down. My platelets are at 714 now. I don’t want to take a drug that causes me to take another drug. 😔 The Anagrelide is a big no. My ticker is not to be played with at all.

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@kik1
Yes making treatment decisions with ET is a challenge- we don’t have a lot of choices. As I said, Anagrelide is not the right choice for everyone.
Others on this site have mentioned Besremi as another option to consider.