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What are pros of hydroxyurea vs other methods of lowering platelets?
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: May 16 12:08pm | Replies (17)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for the response. My issues with meds are allergies. I'm a redhead & according to my doctor, gingers tend to be sensitive to meds & pain medication. So far, it has all followed true. My ginger son has the same issues but my other 2 nonginger kids have no issues. I plan to discuss it with my hematologist. Since I am considered low risk I may consider trying it & see what my levels are with my next labs.
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@cdurbin, have you heard of pharmacogenetics? It's a test, sometimes called drug-gene testing or PxG for short, that can test how you specifically metabolize medications. There are several discussions about it here in the community of how it has helped people find medications that work for them and avoid those that they cannot metabolize:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=pharmacogenetics
Here's an article from Mayo Clinic that explains more clearly and thoroughly than I can.
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is pharmacogenomics? https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-what-is-pharmacogenomics/
- Pharmacogenomics in Patient Care https://www.mayo.edu/research/centers-programs/center-individualized-medicine/patient-care/pharmacogenomics
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I'm a redhead too . . . have been taking HU for 3 months (500mg 3 times a week) without any problems.
Per advice given here, I take it after the evening meal, always with at least 8 ounces of water.
Reviewing your situation with your hematologist is a great idea.