Tummy upset

Think this hu giving me upset tummy , not too bad ,but its there , anyone had this at first starting it , and will it hopefully ease off after few weeks . or should i be concerned? many thanks Holly

[Mwalimu]

When starting HU, I had some stomach problems but these cleared up after taking it 'within' a meal. (Kind of insulating it with food!) Subsequently had problems - pains - immediately after taking asprin. This was solved by taking gastro-resistant asprin tablets and ensuring I had a full stomach. Hope this helps. Sallie

[Hidden in reply to Mwalimu]

Thank you Sallie ,yes i been on asprin 4 year so know its not that .but yes i had taken HU after lunch , but must admit i hadnt eaten much .one thing i wont do is take it first thing in morning , hooefully my body get used to it in time ,its early days for me too will make sure i got full stomach thank you Holly

[Superwoman]

Hi Holly, sorry to hear that the hydroxy is upsetting your tummy. Did Mine to start with, but then my tum does not like tablets full stop, but was surprised after a couple of weeks it seemed to go away, not sure if it was all the water I was drinking that helped, I take mine in the morning after a good breakfast along with enteric coated Asprin, also when I get out of bed I take my Thyroxin, then an hour later blood pressure tablet as I found that If I took them all together for some reason my stomach went into overdrive, but you have to do what suits you and your body.

So good luck, hope your tummy recovers soon.

Jean

[francesb]

Hi Holly, I was advised to take my Hu at bed time so as to sleep through any side effects, hopefully. Seems to work for me, hope things settle down soon, Frances.

[lizzziep]

I had tummy upsets when first on hu but it settled down after a while. Took mine after my evening meal which helped.

Best wishes

Lizzie

[Inca]

Hi Holly,Yes taking after a meal helps ,take mine evening after trying various ways to alleviate nausea etc.I have Gaviscon also,think there are several similar,water lots of it is essential,Good Luck ,you will adjust,I am 7yrs now with P V and Hydrea.Manage a busy life ,most of the time,dips are part of our maladie unfortunately,hope this posts ,second try!!Sally

[Hidden in reply to Inca]

Thank you Lizzie & sally , yes will start taking after eve meal ,Take asprin then as well..yes hope do feel better felt headacy also with it says on box to take for 3 month but he wants to see me 2weeks today first after i had another blood test done. so very happy fact he checking me of course love Holly xx

[Jerrymohler]

I take my 1000mg at bedtime along with a sleeping pill to avoid the nausea.

[Hidden]

Hi does the Doc mind you taking sleeping pill every night. ?

[Hidden]

Thanks jean , i was on bp pills but been off them for 6 week now ,bp was getting to low . I dont sleep very well ,not like i used to ,but may start taking hu after eve meal hopefully these side effects are temporary Holly