User Reviews for Hydroxyurea

I have been taking varying doses of Hydrea for over 9 years to control Essential Thrombocythemia following a thrombotic event directly related to the ET. At the time of diagnosis, my platelet count was over 1,000,000 however under regular monitoring and occasional dose adjustment, I have been able to maintain a stable and normal ranged platelet count. Side effects have been negligible to date.

hydroxyurea for Polycythemia Vera: I have had Polycythemia vera for 25 years. I was started on hydroxyurea two months ago and recently developed severe petechial hemorrhaging. I was admitted to the hospital with a platelet count of 9,000. I received a six pack of platelets and over seven days (being off the medication) my platelet count had climbed to 74,000. As of Sunday, July 5th, it was at 139,000 (off the medication for ten days). I was given the medication to help prevent the POTENTIAL of developing a blood clot. I have managed my Polycythemia vera pretty well without medication for 25 years (I do take baby aspirin) and wish I had never taken this.

Hydrea (hydroxyurea) for Anemia, Sickle Cell: Haven't been hospitalized since I started taking it. But I did gain a little weight.

hydroxyurea for Anemia, Sickle Cell: I've been taking this medicine for about six weeks or so and the problem so far has been that my nail beds are turning black. A little freaked out right now but surprisingly I've been feeling a lot better.

Hydrea (hydroxyurea) for Anemia, Sickle Cell: Hydroxyurea significantly improves the frequency of sickle cell crisis, but it has a long list of adverse effects. But if the dose is monitored properly and complete blood count of patient is done on regular basis, than some of the adverse effects can be easily identified and managed accordingly.