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Hydroxyurea: what side effects were so bad you had to stop taking it?
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Hi @lorieliebrock I just wanted to pop into this conversation regarding cranberry juice or any other supplements if this is for your use right now.
You’re about to undergo a bone marrow transplant and from my personal experience there are lists of supplements and foods that are discouraged while in treatment. Cranberry, pomegranate, cherry, grapefruit juices and a host of other supplements such as ginger, turmeric, etc., can interfere with certain medications. Cranberry primarily affects drugs metabolized by liver enzymes, particularly those with narrow therapeutic windows. There are other supplements and foods which can impact drug efficacy, thin blood or interfere with drug metabolism.
So please, talk with your transplant team doctor, NP, PA or transplant pharmacist before taking anything other than what is prescribed by them. ☺️
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Lori,
I was thinking about after recovery if my blood pressure stays up (caused by Jakafi), but I would still do as I have been and check with my team prior to starting. This is a good reminder though.
Lorie
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@loribmt Where did you get the idea that I'm "about to undergo a bone marrow transplant?" Of all the things people here have accused me of saying about myself, that has certainly NOT been one of them! Another thing, these juices are food, NOT "supplements." Also, cranberry juice has NOT been "discouraged while in treatment." As I have actually said, my hematologist and I have discussed this thoroughly before I ever started using the cranberry juice. He certainly didn't need to "discourage" me from doing so and I explicity told him that I would begin using the cranberry juice AFTER having (temporarily) terminated the use of my Hydroxyurea, as I am perfectly aware that the Hydroxurea should not be used while consuming cranberry juice, as it would interfere with the Hydroxyurea. I appreciate that you are only trying to maintain some caution, but you need to actually read what I have written so that you'll know what you are talking about.