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

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@lschmeit

I was on hydroxyurea for 7 years. I tolerated it well at initial higher doses, then also at 500 mg per day long term. Did not feel like I was on chemotherapy all that time!
Some dry skin and minimal hair loss though now that I'm off of the medication I think it was more age-related!
Hope you do well!
Lynn

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marnie12 | @marnie12 | Jan 19, 2024

Lynn, you say you no longer take HU. Did you change to another med for your MPN?

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hariom1961 | @hariom1961 | Jan 20, 2024

Happy for you that you are off Hydroxyurea after taking for 7 years. Wanted to know how could you be off from this as Haemetologist told me it’s to be taken life long . What helped you in overcoming this and what’s your age and platelets count now. Please share

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lynnevb | @lynnevb | Jan 20, 2024

What medication are you taking now?

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lynnebgraham | @lynnebgraham | Jan 4 4:39pm

I am also inerested in what medication you are currently taking.
I was on Anagrelide for over 15 years. No side affects at all. Apparently taking Anagrelide for long period can cause Myelofibrosis. Currently waiting results of Bone Marrow test and my GP told me to take Hydroxyurea till I seed specialist as my platelet count was dangerously high. No one told me it was a chemotherapy treatment. I found out that by dr google.

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