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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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@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 8:04am

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 8:37am

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 3:46pm

What medication are you taking now?

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