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hydre affects everything. Kills platelets and red blood cells togeather.
I take it everyday could they lower it three times a week ect.
My rbc’s and wbc’s have been clinically low for months, my hematologist speaking to this when asked and not concerned because other indicators of problems are not there.
My experience with HU over 25 years is that it is increased when critical levels get too high, when they go back down the levels are monitored but generally dosage is left alone. As one of the NP’s pointed out to me, the HU is doing what it is supposed to do, and why break something that is working. ☺️
And, if they decreased your dosage that would likely increase your monitoring (labs) and you could be on a roller coaster of increases, decreases, frequent labs, etc.
It is important to have a physician you trust, to ask questions about anything you don’t understand and talk with them about any concerns.
All the best to you.
You need to reduce your Hu dose
How can you manage low red blood cell count and hemoglobin while on Hydrea and aspirin?
It sounds like your treatment is working well for your platelets, but you're experiencing some side effects. Low red blood cell counts and hemoglobin are common side effects of hydroxyurea (Hydrea). This medication can cause your blood Show Full Answer
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