What is Hydroxyurea?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: HydroxyureaBrand:
Hydroxyurea is an antineoplastic drug used in the treatment of cancer that suppresses the production of blood cell precursors in the bone marrow. It is also used in the treatment of certain leukemias, carcinomas, HIV, and sickle cell anemia.
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How do members experience Hydroxyurea?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential thrombocythemia | 99 | 16 | |
| Polycythemia vera | 87 | 21 | |
| Sickle cell disease | 61 | 3 | |
| Myelofibrosis | 22 | 0 | |
| Acute myeloid leukemia | 12 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 8 | |
| Fatigue | 7 | |
| Hair loss | 4 | |
| Brain fog | 2 | |
| Hair thinning | 2 | |
| Anxious mood | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 6 | |
| Moderate | 14 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 16 |
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