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Hydroxyurea and any drug interactions?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Mar 20 9:18am | Replies (9)

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I was diagnosed with PMF. My family doctor noted an abnormally high platelet count in Dec 2025 and referred to a Hematologist at Cancer Care: bone marrow biopsy determined my current diagnosis: I was started on HU Jan 13, 2026: 1@500 per day which has been increased to 2@500 since a week ago, as my platelets have decreased only marginally. Cancer Care will continue to follow my progress/development with monthly blood tests and adjust or change my treatment plan accordingly. At this point I have no outward symptoms other than Itchy skin, and that actually started 14 months ago.

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@hughp Thank you for sharing your story about your diagnosis with PMF (primary myelofibrosis). It can be helpful to speak with others are going along the same journey.

So here is a link to get you started to meet members with PMF such as @rspriggle @mahmoudbakry @cindyem and others. Please feel free to pop into any conversation.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/
How have you been feeling with the HU. Any side effects?