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Hydroxyurea

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Hydroxyurea is a cancer agent.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Cancer drug

Brands

Hydrea • Mylocel

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Drowsiness
Diarrhea
Increased skin pigmentation
Skin darkening
Loss of appetite
Rash
Reduced appetite

Serious

Hallucinations

Treats

Chronic myelogenous leukemia
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Polycythemia vera
Condition
HIV/AIDS
Condition
Myelofibrosis
Condition
Sickle cell anemia
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How long can you safely take Hydrea (hydroxyurea)?

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What is Hydrea (hydroxyurea) usually used to treat?

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Could Hydroxyurea raise your pulse rate?

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Can muscle cramping be a side effect of taking Hydroxyurea?

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can we use Hydroxyurea with sickle cell anemia patient?

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