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Long term medication Hydroxyurea
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I have been on an increasing dose of HU for three years. I started out at one capsule a week, now take 15 capsules (7,500 mg) a week.
No increased side effects as the dosage went up. My only issues are dry skin and occasional constipation when I don't drink enough water.
HU works well for me.
71 year old female, MPL-driven ET
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I have had various dose changes, due to escalating platelet count all the way up to 8,500 mg a week. I am back down to 7,000 mg a week. I also saw no changes with higher dose. My doctor feels this is a good dose for me right now. Seems to have leveled off at about 5,000 or 5,500 platelet count.