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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)Comment receiving replies
Anagrelide is contraindicated for some people with heart problems, as it can cause arrhythmia. It was my first choice over HU, but my cardiologist nixed it. Dad, on the other hand, did well on anagrelide.
A couple of years ago, there was a shortage of anagrelide that a few people reported in another ET support group. It's possible that doctors stopped prescribing it or moved patients to HU because of that.
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I recall difficulty getting the dosage I take (5 mg twice daily weekdays, once weekends) in late 2019. I was going crazy with worry until I was able to actually get it (cash) through Canada. Further inquiry said that one of the anagrelide hydrochloride was primarily sourced from CHINA, which had problems of it's own, hence the shortage. Since I get 90 days supply for $20 co-pay, by the time I needed a refill it was back on the market. Maybe I was taking 10 mg capsule once a day for a bit. Thanks for the info on arrhythmia....that's something my sisters both suffer from tho not me! I didn't have a cardiologist when ET was first diagnosed, active late 40s so.....