Hydroxyurea FAQ

What is the treatment for Polycythemia?

Likely answers: A. Iron. B. Vitamin B12. C. Hydroxyurea. D. Phlebotomy.

I'm 34 & recently been diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia. My platelet count is above 1,100. According to my Hemotologist, the normal platelet count is in between 150 to 450. He has put me on Hydroxyurea. As per my Hemo, I'll have to take Hydroxyurea for life. Is it true? Will smoking & drinking alcohol affect me while taking Hydroxyurea? I've been doing some research, Hydroxyurea taken for a long period of time can cause leukimea!! Is it possible to stop taking Hydroxyurea once the platelet count is down? Also if I want to have a baby in future, apparently I cannot stop this medication. I'll have to continue medication but in another form. Is it true? Is there any other way? Can anyone please give me more information regarding ET. It would be very much appreciated.

My heart rate is up to much why?

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