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I have just been diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythaemia and have to start on Hydroxycarbamide. Has anyone any experience of taking this drug and have you had any side effects?
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I have just been diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythaemia and have to start on Hydroxycarbamide. Has anyone any experience of taking this drug and have you had any side effects?
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I've been taking hydroxycarbamide for 4 years, 1000/500mg alternate days with very little side effects. Some fatigue but whether that's from the drugs or the disease is open to plenty of debate! Dry skin occasionally. Your haemotologist will work out what strength is best for you to keep your platelets under control. It's very important to keep well hydrated, always have a bottle of water to hand. Hopefully you don't have too many problems with it, I know by looking online some people can tolerate it better than others.
I'm no expert about our disease but I hope I've helped you a little.
Take care now
Pat
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