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How fast do you start to feel hydroxyurea symptoms?

Posted by mlmk0601 @mlmk0601, Mar 16 1:14pm

Im 64 and have been diagnosed with ET since 2022. My platelets are now at 768,000. I Will be starting hydroxyurea 1 per every other day this coming Monday. I was wondering your experiences on how soon did you start to feel the onset of symptoms ? I’m so scared. I cried all the way home after picking up the prescription and then some.. not sure if I should have someone stay with me in the first week just in case I have a bad reaction.

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mikemp | @mikemp | Jun 15 7:07am
In reply to @mikemp "I am 69 years old and I recently had a bone marrow biopsy because of a..." + (show)
@mikemp

I am 69 years old and I recently had a bone marrow biopsy because of a high platelet count (750). I started taking HU three days ago. So far, no symptoms.
I really appreciate all the comments and experiences. It has eased my worries about the drug.

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I am also 69 and started on HU two weeks ago. My platelets have gone from 700 to 650 and so far no after effects. I am on 1000 mg a day.
I wish you the best!

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