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Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Apr 15 2:24pm | Replies (476)
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I am about to start taking Hydrea. I wonder if taking it just before bed would alleviate some symptoms.

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claire39 | @claire39 | Apr 21, 2023

I have been taking .Hydrea for 4 years, for ET. My Hematologist said to take them before bedtime and it would lower the risk of nausea. It has worked well for me. Good luck

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bevjg | @bevjg | Apr 21, 2023

Don't assume your will have side effects from Hydrea. My platelets were 600s for 10 years and hemotologist just watched it. No treatment. Then I ended up in hospital with serious pulmonary embolisms. New hemotologist tested for JAK2 and it was positive. Immediately began 500 mg of Hydrea daily. Now in normal range with no side effects BUT I do have serious condition resulting from the PEs. Do what needs to be done to prevent PEs!!!!!!!!

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1995victoria | @1995victoria | Apr 21, 2023

I take it 1/2-3/4 hr before going to bed, with water and maybe few spoonfuls of yogurt, works for me

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