Connect← Return to What was your platelet count before starting Hydroxyurea?
Discussion
What was your platelet count before starting Hydroxyurea?
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Sep 16 9:34am | Replies (23)Comment receiving replies
My platelets were almost 800 at age 63. But when you start HU depends more on your age, mutation type, and clot history than platelet count.
Replies to "My platelets were almost 800 at age 63. But when you start HU depends more on..."
Connect
@nohrt4me I was 56 diagnosed with PV JAK2+ almost four years ago. HU can absolutely be prescribed solely to lower platelet count. I was over 800 and as long as I stay under 600 they are content. Currently hover around 400-450. No history of clots and I was pretty young for my diagnosis. I’ve seen three different specialists and they all use HU as a first resort to lower platelets and also red/white counts.