With 3 500mg-capsules daily, my platelets count hovers around 500,000-600,000. I am also on aspirin, statin, and atenolol regimens. Upset stomach, chest pains and breathing are my main problems. I have been on hydrea for over 20 years. I see my doctor every 3 moths. I stay active and am healthy, otherwise. I still fish and mow my own lawn.
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I HAVE BEEN ON THIS MEDICATION FOR ABOUT SIX MONTHS. NOT SATISFIED. IT LOWERED MY PLATELETS, BUT I WAS SO TIRED I COULDN'T FUNCTION. I STOPPED TAKING THEM. I HAD HEART PALPATATIONS AND BLURRED VISION.
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bl2beverly | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
12/14/2012
Condition: Other
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I have Esential THronbocythemia Vera. I was diagnosed in 1992 while in the hospital for pain in upper and lower abdomen. I have been on hydrea since 1992 except for a brief period I was put on Agrylin and a year that I was taking injections of Interferon. I have frequent headaches many of whch I simply haveto go to bed also I have edema and pain in my feet and legs, burning, stabbing pain in my feet. Is Hydrea safe enough for me to take 500 mgs a day for as long as I have been on it. And at first I was taking 2 and 3 a day to brinig my platelets down to 600,000.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/24/2012
Condition: Increased Red Blood Cells
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spiderflower79 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/27/2012
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All good results while taking this drug. No known side effects.
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/12/2012
Condition: Increased Red Blood Cells
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so far no problems
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[email protected] | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
4/10/2012
Condition: Increased Red Blood Cells
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I have a Essential Thrombocythemia and i'm taking Hydroxyurea for over ten years now.With daily Aspirin.So far i'm having no problems and happy with my doctor and very thankful.
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Mimi F. | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
2/28/2012
Condition: Spontaneous Hemorrhages and Increase in Blood Platelets
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It seems its effectiveness has worn off. I am suffering with extremely dry eyes, skin problems, red hands and very dry. I have been on Hydrea since 1989 and want very much to get off it. It does not keep my platelets down, in fact they range from 900 to over a million each time I am tested. Wondering if a prescription of 10,000 units of Vit. A might substitute because of its affects on clotting.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/4/2011
Condition: Osteoporosis
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This drug is awesome. I love drugs.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/4/2011
Condition: Osteoporosis
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This drug is awesome. I love drugs.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/3/2011
Condition: Osteoporosis
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This drug is awesome. I love drugs.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/3/2011
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This drug is awesome. I love drugs.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/3/2011
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This drug is awesome. I love drugs.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/3/2011
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This drug is awesome. I love drugs.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/1/2011
Condition: Osteoporosis
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This drug is awesome. I love drugs.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/1/2011
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This drug is awesome. I love drugs.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/1/2011
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This drug is awesome. I love drugs.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/1/2011
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This drug is awesome. I love drugs.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/1/2011
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This drug is awesome. I love drugs.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/19/2011
Condition: Increased Red Blood Cells
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/1/2010
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I have essential thrombocytosis and have been taking hydroxyurea for 3 months now, my platelet count was 2.1million very high i take 3 500mg capsules daily my count is now down to 458,000 normal range.. first few weeks very tired and headaches but after my body adjusted the side effects have gotten much better.. i am very worried about the long term side effects but just take one day at a time.
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Joyful in Him | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/25/2010
Condition: Other
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I have Thrombocytemia and have been on Hydrea for 15 yrs. Currently (last few years) I have been on 1000/500 alternating every other day. Some months my dose is a bit higher.I do have some vision problems from this drug and a good bit of fatigue and confusion (at times). Symptoms are worse when my dose is increased. Usually my problems are headaches, nausea and extreme fatigue. My body does, however, adjust after several weeks to the increased dose.Taking this dose keeps my platelet count between 500-600 thousand. My main concerns are the long term side effects. I am just glad this drug is avilable because without it I would not have a very good quality of life. Very thankful for a fabulous Dr. in Chas. S.C. . An attitude of gratitude seems to make a big difference. The best way to feel better is to reach out to someone else and take your mind off of yourself :-)Read More Read Less
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