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What are most common side effects when starting HU (Hydroxyurea)?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Mar 3 8:38am | Replies (53)
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@memere09

I have had hair loss also. When I started taking HU I asked about it and the doc said he hadn’t heard of it. I am currently in 1500mg per day and I certainly have thinking hair.
I experience fatigue with anything over 500 mg per day so by late afternoon early evening I am finished for the day

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cdurbin | @cdurbin | Jan 17 7:49pm

I found this on medlineplus.gov

What side effects can this medication cause? has been expanded.
Hydroxyurea may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
loss of appetite
weight gain
sores in the mouth and throat
constipation
rash
pale skin
dizziness
headache
hair loss
changes in skin and nails

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