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What Are The Side Effects Of Hydrea?

Posted on Tue, 7 Jun 2016

Question: I have stopped taking my medicine hydrea 9 days ago i normally take it every alternate day. And feel good does this mean my problem my be getting better. Have been taking it for 5 years now for over active marrow bone. That docs call essential thrombosemia. Is it possible i have made things bad for myself and why do i feel so good not taken them. I still take asterisk everyday.

Answered by Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It may be due to hydrea side effects.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.

You have Essential thrombocythemia. It is chronic myeloproliferative disease with very high platelet count. Hydrea is commonly used in this condition. But hydrea is known to cause many side effects like abdominal upset, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, headache, infection and many others. So if you don't take it then you don't have any side effects and you feel better.

But if you have tolerable side effects then you should continue hydrea. Don't stop it without your treating doctor's advice.

Hope I have answered your question. If you still have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (17 minutes later)

Is there anything eles to be subscribed can this condition go away

I do get all the side effects their has to be something eles.

Answered by Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Anagrelide can be used instead of hydroxyurea.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.

If you have intolerable side effects then you can used anagrelide as alternative.

It can be used in essential thrombocythemia to reduce the platelet count.
However it has its own side effects. It is prescription based medicine so consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.

These side effects are not permanent. so don't worry about that.

Hope I have answered your question. If you still have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (14 hours later)

I went to doctors and they don't seem concerned
i walked in waited two hrs to be sent home till monday Because my records have not been sent yet, How serious is this condition, i told them everything. Some docs ive seen look stressed about not taking my meds. Is it true that this can fix its self?? Can you tell me anything else

Can marihuana oil help??

Answered by Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It depends on severity and tolerability.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear,

I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have side effects. But minor elements are acceptable and its not a cause of concern. If it is significant then only you need to change the drug. So it can be judged by your treating physician.

Marijuana oil will not help. It should not be taken.

Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.

Wish you a very good health.

Best Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (1 hour later)

Thanks so much for your services till next time.

Answered by Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome.

Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.

Feel free to ask me anything anytime.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak