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Hydroxyurea Side Effects

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laura14968
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I have been on Hydroxyurea since 2019. In the last year I have developed a red rash on both my lower legs/ankles. My Oncologist says it is a side effect from this medication. I had an ulcer start to form last year and my doctor had me stop taking the Hydroxyurea for two weeks. The ulcer subsided but my HCT went above the recommeded level of 45, which then put me back at having phlebotomies until it was stablized again with medication.

My rash is now getting much worse and will stop taking my medication for three weeks to see if it helps.

Has anyone else experienced leg rashes from Hydroxyurea?

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